Letting Go
July 2024
| Annual Prison Issue
By:
Susan T.
| Lake Mary, Florida
She made it to AA, but alcohol still kept its grip. Luckily an oldtimer’s suggestion set her free
Starting my day over
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
By:
Judy H.
| Claremont, Calif.
A mom in California writes about fellowship, grief, kindness, humor and being present
Magic Words
July 2017
By:
Bob H.
| Dana Point, Calif.
It was just a simple slogan taped to a coffee urn, but way back in 1973 it helped one beginner bet his life on AA
Passing It On
December 1997
Theo T. lives in Oakland, California, and has been very active on the H&I committee, which uses the Grapevine and La Viña to carry the AA message to those who are confined in prisons, hospitals, recovery facilities, etc. Theo was interviewed by
Bess Died Sober
September 1956
By:
H. T. B.
| Dallas, Texas
I was a pall-bearer Friday. Buried Bess.
At Wit's End
August 2018
At Wit's End
January 2016
Different, but NOT different
November 2024
| The Gift Of Gratitude
By:
Nealy R.
| Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A woman with Down syndrome finds that when it comes to alcoholism, she’s just like everyone else
Full sprectrum
May 2017
By:
Terry Bedient, Fache
| Albany, New York
A recent chair of the General Service Board shares his thoughts about diversity
Stitch and Giggle
May 2012
By:
Laura J.
| Palm Springs, California
With a firm hand, she showed a newcomer how to create a sober pattern that wouldn't unravel
Off-duty Conduct' and 'Sociability
January 1974
By:
C. M. D.
| Florida
Her military career was enhanced by her ability to tip the glass--until the "requirements" led her to alcoholism
My Road to Happy Destiny
April 2019
| Relapse
By:
Marty L.
| Maple, Wis.
Passing on the message that service can broaden, enlighten and define your sobriety
Dear Grapevine
November 2021
| Prayer and Meditation
Back To Where I Started
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Brad N.
| Springfield, Va.
Life, death and sobriety in Tidewater Virginia
I’ll Quit Tomorrow
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Jennifer P.
| Clarksville, Tenn.
Once she found sobriety, she discovered the God of her childhood waiting for her
Alcoholism At Large
September 2018
At Wit's End
April 2013