A Hug in the Holy City
July 2015
A newcomer lucks out in Jerusalem and finds a beautiful meeting just in the nick of time
The Last Thing in His Wallet
June 2015
By:
Louie S.
| Galesville, Wisconsin
An old-timer remembers the day he lost everything—but a prayer
Morning at the Resort
June 2015
She was starting to feel uneasy while on a trip when she ran into some old friends
One Morning on the Beach
May 2015
By:
Roxane R.
| Valley Center, California
After spilling all her fears, she took her sponsor’s suggestion and let a little sunlight in
After the Blizzard
March 2015
By:
Jillian O.
| Novato, California
After a tragic childhood and years of drinking, she found AA and came in from the cold
Behind the Cupcakes
March 2015
By:
Kathy G.
| Bellaire, Texas
She didn't think hiding her booze was a big deal
Under the Renoir
February 2015
By:
Snow P.
| Lake Worth, Florida
Sometimes it takes a sponsor to encourage us to paint our own masterpiece.
The February Issue of Grapevine Is Here
February 2015
This month's special section features stories on sponsorship
Sober in the 70s
January 2015
By:
Dorothy M.
| Shasta Lake, California
She left her old life of drinking behind when she was in her mid-70s
Reflecting on the Past
December 2014
By:
Patrick K.
| Baton Rouge, Louisiana
A beautiful view of a mountain lake gives him gratitude for how far he's come
The January Issue of Grapevine Is Here
December 2014
This month's special section features stories by AA members who got sober in their teens, twenties, and thirties
By the Book
November 2014
By:
Anonymous
| Fresno, California
New to sponsorship, she turned to the Big Book to help her help newcomers
The August 2011 Grapevine is Here
July 2011
This month's special section focuses on relationships in sobriety
Web Exclusive: An Amends in the Nick of Time
July 2011
By:
Philip S.
| Carlsbad, California
If he had waited only one more day, he would have lost the opportunity to make amends
Web Exclusive: The Steps in Action
July 2011
In, "I May Be on My Last Chance," an AA remembers that there may not be a second chance to get sober.
At Home in the World
July 2011
By:
Sara S.
After hiding out from the world while drinking, she got sober and was finally able to make her dreams come true
A Surprise in the Cemetery
June 2011
By:
Sandra K.
| Alma, Arkansas
A uncanny visit to Doctor Bob’s grave site helps this member stay sober many years later
Web Exclusive: Filling the Voids
June 2011
By:
Jim
After getting sober, he learns how to fill up all the space alcohol took up in his life
Running in the Family
June 2011
Story Archive: Back for More
April 2011
He knew all the liquor stores within 10 miles, but couldn't quiet the voice inside
Story Archive: Gifts of the Jungle
April 2011
A breathtaking waterfall opens a newcomer's eyes to the rewards she is receiving
Story Archive: The End of Everything
April 2011
Jail was the best place for a guy like me, even if I didn't think so
Story Archive: My Daughter the Alcoholic
April 2011
A young woman hits bottom and leads her father to recognize his own alcoholism
Story Archive: The Longhouse
April 2011
A Native American compares AA to the shelter that houses an entire clan
Story Archive: Don’t Cry for Me! Smile
April 2011
Blindness was a sad state of affairs until he changed on the inside