Stepping Up
August 2024
| Dating & Relationships
By:
Mary B.
| Green Bay, Wisconsin
Who knew being a Grapevine chair would be so much fun?
And all she had to do was raise her hand
And all she had to do was raise her hand
Hooked
June 2024
| Happy Birthday Grapevine!
By:
Michelle B.
| Kelowna, British Columbia
She was trying to stop drinking but wasn’t quite ready.
Then one day someone gave her a Grapevine
Then one day someone gave her a Grapevine
We Stick to What Works
May 2024
| How the Steps Changed My Life
By:
George H.
| Kingston, New Hampshire
While trying to help someone through the Steps, he got an important reminder to stay close to our primary purpose
Denial
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Deloyce H
| Spruce Grove, Alberta
She took someone else to an AA meeting—but came back for herself
We Cherish Each Day
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
By:
Dave A.
| Magnolia, Texas
One night at a speaker meeting, he met a woman who shared something for which he’ll be forever grateful
The Ninth Step—The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Audrey J.
| Waukesha, Wis.
Making an amends, done thoughtfully, sometimes makes other amends unnecessary
I Keep Writing
December 2023
| Remote Communities and sober holidays
By:
Gary P.
| Edgewater, Florida
More Than Not Drinking
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Alex P.
| New York City, New York
Being grateful for the gift of desperation
My Sobriety Adventure
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Rich H.
| Hanover, Pa.
When do you look a gift horse in the mouth? When it come bearing fine wine….
12 Steps to Maui
June 2023
| Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
By:
Michelle B.
| Kelowna, British Columbia
On the beautiful shores of Hawaii, there’s a group of alcoholics who love their Twelve and Twelve
Passages I love
June 2023
| Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
By:
Gary D.
| Edgewater, New Jersey
Instrumental thoughts on instincts, prayer, Traditions, becoming useful, faith—and, oh yeah, Rule 62
My friend in Valencia
April 2023
| AA & Families
By:
Anonymous
| Los Angeles, Calif.
Like me, he didn’t speak much Spanish. He needed someone to talk to. Over time, it became apparent we were helping each other stay sober.
My Journey From Cancer
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Pamela S.
| Prior Lake, MN
Her illness made her life unmanageable. Where had she heard that before?
The Day My Life Changed
October 2022
| Relapse
By:
Lyn K.
| Dayton, Nev.
When that little plus sign appeared on the pregnancy test, her world shifted
Am I Spiritually Fit?
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Anonymous
| Duluth, Minn.
How carrying the message connects to spiritual health
Across the Editors Desk
June 1954
Do You Believe in Life Insurance?
March 1954
By:
E. P.
| Hopewell
Reading is never a substitute for meetings but. . .
A Joyous Privilege
November 1953
By:
Anon
| Massachusetts
<emphasis type="italic">Bow, stubborn knees</emphasis>. . . Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 3
About Some Not So Magnificent Obsessions
June 1953
By:
S. McK.
| San Francisco, California
On what strange stuff both this our obsession feed, that it is grown so great?" (With apologies to Shakespeare)
My Ego Was Supreme
May 1950
By:
The Wife of an AA
| Charleston, South Carolina
She knew the life-long martyrdom, The weariness, the endless pain--
Mail Call for All A.A.s at Home Or Abroad
June 1947
By:
J.L.R.
| Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Don't Default
Mail Call for All A. A.s at Home Or Abroad
February 1946
By:
Pat C.
| Manhattan, New York
Charity Begins at Home
Contented Sobriety
September 1945
