My Pen, Excalibur
June 2014
By:
Carol P.
| Clinton, Massachusetts
When she was ready and willing, her Fourth Step inventory proved much easier to do
Unacceptable
September 2013
By:
Anonymous
What to do when someone preys on a newcomer? Home group to the rescue
Whole Lot of Ready
March 2013
By:
Tim P.
| Saint Paul, Minnesota
Diagnosed with cancer, a member embraces the program as he puts himself in God’s hands
A Falling Leaf
January 2013
A Beginner's Story
May 2012
By:
Elmo
| Hollister, California
He learned he no longer needed to drink over his fears, doubts, anger, and confusion
Glory is fleeting
March 2010
By:
David R.
| Columbus, Ohio
A businessman finds recovery a higher reward than money or recognition
Big messy emotions
June 2009
By:
Candace H.
| Signal Mountain, Tennessee
Rather than drink, a beginner hands her pain to God
Acceptance--one Day at a Time
July 2004
By:
Ruthie L
| Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador
She gained some insight, self-esteem, self-respect, and self-confidence
A Born-again Lets Go
March 2003
By:
Tom S.
| Spokane, Washington
He knew just how God should help him --Step Three - Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God <emphasis type="underline">as we understood Him.</emphasis>
Do You Believe in Life Insurance?
March 1954
By:
E. P.
| Hopewell
Reading is never a substitute for meetings but. . .
Our Old Ideas
August 1952
By:
L. M.
| Dominguez, California
What did they have to do with our drinking?
Guest Editorial: Do We Make Too Much of Anniversaries?
May 1949
By:
T.D.Y.
They Can Boomerang--and Often Do
80 reasons I love Grapevine
June 2024
| Happy Birthday Grapevine!
By:
Jeff W.
| Maplewood, New Jersey
To celebrate our 70th anniversary, 10 years ago an avowed Grape-nut shared 70 reasons he loved Grapevine. With the new apps, the podcast, Instagram and more, he had an easy time updating it to 80.
Hiding Empties
April 2016
By:
Vicki M.
| Fairhope, Ala.
The guy she was dating didn’t down beers like she did, so what else was she to do?
Of Love and Forgiveness
July 1985
By:
C. C.
| West Palm Beach, Florida
How can we make amends to someone who has died?
12th Tradition
November 1980
By:
B. L
Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities - From the September 1971 Grapvine