A Solitary Swimmer
June 2011
By:
Nancy L.
| Albuquerque, New Mexico
After a childhood of solitary pursuits, she became a secret drinker
LOIS REMEMBERS
November 2009
By:
Lois W.
Bill's wife recalls when he and she and the first AAs were very young
Confessions of a Roving AA
April 2001
By:
Dave M.
| Pueblo, Colorado
The Home Group<lbHeartbeat of AA
Carry This Message
January 1982
By:
W. H.
| Manhattan, New York
Tradition 5 - Each group has but one primary purpose--to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers
Getting in Tune
August 1972
By:
F. J. T.
| Crescent, Missouri
There was discord in her life until she recognized what was best for her
Your Doctor Can't Help You!
January 1971
By:
Anonymous, MD
| Manhattan, New York
If he doesn't know that you're an alcoholic, if he doesn't know that you react badly to some kinds of medication. . .
Fifth Step Meetings
March 1968
By:
Seeker Anonymous
Small groups. . .laying it on the line with each other. Nothing held back. . .
Tenth/twelfth Step Meetings
March 1968
By:
T. P. Jr.
| Hankins, New York
We are not here to talk about. . .inventory; we're here to do the taking.
My Name Is Irma
March 1968
By:
Irma
| Montreal, Quebec
You don't need to be an alcoholic to get resentments. But it helps to use AA on them
Dear Grapevine
February 2025
| Longtimers
Barley !!! Corn !!!
November 1946
Ebby
September 1999
By:
Mel B.
| Toledo, Ohio
Ebby had been enabled to bring me the gift of grace because he could reach me at depth through the language of the heart. He had pushed ajar that great gate through which all in AA have since passed to find their freedom under God."--Bill W., AA Grapevine