I Had to Sponsor a Real Kook
November 1983
By:
E. S.
But even under the most unusual circumstances, the program somehow came through - From the July 1972 Grapevine
Recipe for Sobriety
November 1981
By:
K. P.
At least three parts Tradition were necessary as secret ingredients - From the November 1963 Grapevine
Look Beyond Yourself
May 1973
By:
B. M.
| Saratoga, California
When self-forgetfulness occurs, "the spirit" takes over
The Eleventh Concept--part 2
October 1972
<emphasis type="italic">Bill W.'s</emphasis> Twelve Concepts for World Service
I Had to Sponsor a Real Kook
July 1972
By:
E. S.
| Brooklyn, New York
But even under the most unusual circumstances, the program somehow came through
One-shot Deal Or Constant Companion?
March 1972
By:
L. H.
| North Hollywood, California
The following nine-page section speaks to the question--Are AAs using the Big Book as much today as the early members did in the past?
Explaining the Unexplainable
August 1969
By:
G. N. G.
| Queens, New York
Speaking to interested civilian groups about AA is fraught with peril, frustration and reward
Past / Present / Future
July 1968
By:
G. N. G.
| Forest Hills, New York
. . . <emphasis type="italic">Thought's the slave of life, and life time's fool; and time, that takes survey of all the world, must have a Stop.</emphasis>"--Shakespeare
Out of a Drunken Home ... and into a Loving Fellowship
June 1967
By:
D. H.
| North Dakota
the story of a youngster's discovery of ALATEEN
Marine, Mom and Alcoholic
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Janice M.
| Carlsbad, Calif.
To escape the hell she was living in, she put herself in “the middle of AA.” She’s still there
Wanting More
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Cheri P.
| Fredericksburg, Va.
Her Higher Power was there for her even during her drinking. Otherwise, she might not have made it
Any Lengths
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
P.K.
| Kansas City
When sponsoring, it’s sometimes hard to tell when to quit or when to keep going, so we ask for help
A Night of Normal Drinking
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
Simon J.
| Berwyn Heights, Md.
Just in case he ever forgets, a member recalls what an evening out was actually like
Proof
November 2019
| Grapevine Classics
By:
Andy A.
| St. Peter’s, Mo.
Faith found him when he least expected it—and brought him back to AA
Sunlight of the Spirit
October 2019
| Is AA Accessible to all who need it?
By:
Jim R.
| Republic, Mo.
Early in sobriety, he discovered laughter—in fact, Grapevine helped him find it
Lots and lots of help
October 2019
| Is AA Accessible to all who need it?
By:
Tina W.
| Tequesta, Florida
Mary, Sydney, Kathleen, Neena and the “move a muscle” lady...they were all exactly what she needed
Better than Monday night football
July 2019
| The Prison Issue
By:
Bill B.
| Tahlequah, Oklahoma
For a member in Oklahoma, making the trip behind the walls is the best night of the week
Journeying to Faith
July 2019
| The Prison Issue
By:
Mike H.
| El Cajon, Calif.
A God of his understanding keeps him sober
The boss
March 2019
| What’s On Your Mind?
By:
Bob G.
| Prescott Valley, Arizona
The God he was raised with years ago is not the one he talks to now
Gotta shop around
January 2019
| Stories for Day Counters!
By:
Margot C.
| Sandwich, Massachusetts
After finally getting through the front door, a newcomer learns that not all meetings are alike
Had enough?
January 2019
| Stories for Day Counters!
By:
Patrick J.
| Alburquerque, New Mexico
He thought he had power over alcohol, until one day someone asked him a question that had only one answer
No two alike
December 2018
| Sober for the Holidays and Remote Communities
By:
Lucinda P.
| Grass Valley, California
A member in California makes peace with the holidays one snowflake at a time
All Greek to me
June 2018
By:
George M.
| Camden, Maine
How a smartphone came to the rescue for some alcoholics in Greece who really needed a meeting
Not a river in Egypt
June 2018
By:
R.T.
| Queen Creek, Arizona
Even in sobriety, denial ruled his life. But Step Six and a cool Higher Power helped him begin to accept reality and lift his head out of the sand