Bright Lights of Fun
November 2022
| Fun in Sobriety
By:
Snow P.
| Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
When getting sober, we redefine fun. For her, it’s joy, contentment and authentic belly laughs
A Feeling of Serenity
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Anonymous
| Pittsburgh, PA
Working her program one day at a time, she found her way back to the career she had lost
A grateful holiday
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
John K.
| Carleton Place, Ontario
Though not the fancy getaway he was used to, the journey this year was to himself
From my back pocket to my heart
April 2019
| Relapse
By:
Bill R.
| Salisbury, North Carolina
A sober pastor thanks AA for helping him find his way back to God
Glimpses of Truth
February 2018
| Title Goes Here
By:
Jackie H.
| Hurst, Texas
Rebellion, stubborn, exhausted by self-will, she finally glimpsed the truth behind the excuses she made for her habitual drinking
Did You Hear About Sally?
December 2015
A coworker showing up at his AA meeting opens the door to concerns about anonymity
Creativity in Sobriety
June 2015
He thought that alcohol was enhancing his work, in fact it was blocking it
A Reciprocal Dynamic
April 2015
By:
Anonymous
| Los Angeles, California
When we practice Tradition Four while remembering Step Three, everybody wins
A Letter Every Week
December 2014
By:
Robyn W.
| Cincinnati, Ohio
A writing assignment from her sponsor healed years and years of anger
Simple gifts
December 2013
By:
Colleen P.
| Kerrville, Texas
How a family trip to buy holiday presents opened her heart to forgiveness
My Big Weekend
November 2013
By:
R.B.
| Winnipeg, Manitoba
After 40 years, little disappointments don’t get in his way
Dating Rampage
August 2013
By:
Patrick M.
| Brooklyn, New York
Three coffee dates in one afternoon? A member tells how he survived
Bright Lights of Fun
January 2013
By:
Snow P.
| Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
How a young AA learned to re-define “fun,” and find a colorful new world
Easy Does It
February 1978
By:
G. S.
| Quincy, Massachusetts
But let's not use the slogan as an excuse to avoid responsibilities
First-meeting Cautious
June 1974
By:
Laura L.
| Sonoma, California
All she did was listen and the listening made her feel better
How It Works in All Our Affairs
May 1973
By:
J. C. W.
| Greenwich, Connecticut
Practice the principles and make a great discovery
Lead On, Macduff!
January 1970
By:
J. G. T.
| Negaunee, Michigan
Remember, there's no such thing as a bad AA meeting--although you may run into an oddball leader now and then
Humility Makes Sense
December 1966
By:
T. P. Jr.
| Hankins, New York
Step Discussion <lbStep Seven: Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
AA Vacation Tips
June 1963
By:
Anon.
| River Edge, New Jersey
If you're vacation-bound. . .why not put this in your wallet?