Short Takes
December 1950
A Little Faith
February 2025
| Longtimers
By:
Patrick M.
| College Park, Maryland
Because of his religious childhood, he had a hard time with Step Two—until he found that all he needed was willingness
Dark Nights and Glorious Dawns
May 2014
By:
Tony N.
| Middleton, Idaho
He learned that sometimes you lose everything to gain the world
Drunk in Okinawa
November 2025
| Early days of AA
By:
Dennis M.
| Suffolk, Virginia
A Marine officer returns to the island of his hard-drinking days.
But this time he’s joined the winning side
But this time he’s joined the winning side
A Power That Can’t Be Broken
July 2024
| Annual Prison Issue
By:
Dave V.
| Renton, Washington
One day, while on a beautiful Washington island, he looked up and made a request that changed his life
Lost & Found in Central America
May 2023
| Home Group
By:
Taylor the Sailor
| Carson City, Nev.
While at sea, he acts as if every meeting is his home group. But the one near the equator he’ll never forget
From Hopeless To Hopeful
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
April P.
| White Lake, Mich.
Freeing herself was a long journey—but ultimately, she found her way
Learning to Fly
August 2011
By:
Bob B.
| Puyallup, Washington
An Air Force pilot swaps his flight manual for a Big Book and avoids disaster
Of Spandex and Spirituality
February 2011
By:
Anonymous
He finally accepted his alcoholism, his sexuality and his life
I NEED A MIRACLE
April 2010
By:
EDDIE G.
| Louisville, Ky.
Praying he won't lose his computer job, a doubter gets immediate help
GIMME SHELTER
March 2010
By:
JENNIFER P.
| Christchurch, New Zealand
In her search for a home for her family, a member finds serenity
RESTRAINT OF TONGUE AND MOUSE
June 2008
By:
Anonymous
The spirit of AA's anonymity Traditions online
Lucky in Lima
April 2000
By:
Edith D.
| Manhattan, New York
This travelling AA finally found the familiar circle and triangle logo
A Deeper Surrender
August 1993
By:
B. B.
| Longview, Washington
Step Eight - Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and become willing to make amends to them all.
A Measure of Humility
September 1980
By:
E. G.
| Minneapolis, Minn.
Third Step - There is humility in the willingness to be honest