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A Cruel Killer

An icy road, the death of a loved one, and his own struggles convinced him of the true nature of alcoholism

Taking Inventory

September 1958
The second of a series of "Beginners' Meetings"--to run from time to time--for newcomers to AA sobriety.

What Makes AA Work?

December 1956
By: Ben E. | Old Greenwich, Connecticut
. . .OR SHOULDN'T I ASK. . .?

Henshaw's Imp

April 1950
By: F. L. R. | Jackson, Michigan
the human story

Vino Vignettes:

July 1947
The Hard Way

Editorial:

July 1946
By: T.L. | Oakland, California
On the 9th Step. . .

Roller Coaster

November 2006
By: Nan C. | Bakersfield, California
She thought she was having fun

Twelfth Tradition Checklist

September 1971
By: B.L. | Manhattan, New York
Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.

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

Quote May 16, 2014

“I believe most of us would agree that the general idea of anonymity is sound, because it encourages alcoholics and the families of alcoholics to approach us for help. Still fearful of being stigmatized, they regard our anonymity as an assurance their problems will be kept confidential; that the alcoholic skeleton in the family closet will not wander in the streets.”

AA Co-Founder, Bill W., March 1946 “Our Anonymity Is Both Inspiration and Safety” The Language of the Heart
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Grapevine Daily Quote October 8, 2019

“As by some deep instinct, we AAs have known from the very beginning that we must never, no matter what the provocation, publicly take sides in any fight, even a worthy one.”

AA Co-Founder, Bill W., February 1953, “Tradition Ten”, The Language of the Heart
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Quote October 8 2014

"As by some deep instinct, we AAs have known from the very beginning that we must never, no matter what the provocation, publicly take sides in any fight, even a worthy one."

AA Co-Founder, Bill W., February 1953&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;"Tradition Ten"&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The Language of the Heart

Grapevine Daily Quote October 8, 2017

“As by some deep instinct, we AAs have known from the very beginning that we must never, no matter what the provocation, publicly take sides in any fight, even a worthy one.”

AA Co-Founder, Bill W., February 1953“Tradition Ten”The Language of the Heart
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Grapevine Daily Quote May 5, 2018

“Good things increase in direct proportion to my willingness to become teachable.”

“Freedom Began in Prison,” Universal City, California, February 1970, AA Grapevine
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Quote May 5, 2016

“Good things increase in direct proportion to my willingness to become teachable.”

Universal City, Calif., February 1970 “Freedom Began in Prison” AA Grapevine
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Her Relapse Was Waiting

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Desiree A. | Sharon, Pa.
They were going to grab a fish sandwich—one beer with it couldn’t hurt, right?

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

40 Years of Tears

April 2023 | AA & Families
By: S.F. | Florissant, Colo.
Grief and pain used to just build up, but now that she’s sober she can meet it head on

Happy Ending

February 2023 | Making Amends
By: Bill E. | Canton, Texas
On a first date, a nervous newcomer orders an iced tea. What will she think? What happens will surprise you

God Has A Plan

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Kayleigh Z. | South Elgin, IL
She was sure nothing good could come of her situation, but more was to be revealed

Rediscovering A Faith

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Mick H. | Naperville, Ill.
A faith, once abandoned, is rekindled in sobriety

Hot diggity dog

March 2022 | Emotional Sobriety
By: Annie H. South | Yarmouth, Mass.
After COVID hit, she had to change her meeting. But boy did she relish the chance to make it work

Open Up!

February 2022 | Getting Through Tough Times
By: Anonymous | Cranston, R.I.
What? No meeting today? He was new and now desperate—but he wasn’t alone

This Beautiful Thing

January 2022 | Beginners
By: Angela L. | San Francisco, Calif.
Being present and working the program has given her a joy for life and a deeper sense of purpose

Two mornings

September 2021 | Young & Sober!
By: P.J. D. | Dover, N.H.

A Psychic Change

March 2017
Waking up in a hospital bed, diagnosed with alcoholic dementia, he found his way out of the fog with the help of his Higher Power

A Second 20

May 2016
Missing his 20-year cake was no laughing matter. This time, he’s all smiles

A Dozen Pieces of Acceptance

December 2015
For one man, lessons to let go came wrapped as a New Year's gift

To chant or not to chant

March 2015
By: Anne V. | New York, New York
Is it good for the group? One member says maybe not

O Brother Where Art Thou?

October 2014
By: Anonymous
They grew apart as they got older and got to drinking. Sobriety brought them back together

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