Lest We Forget
March 1954
Excerpt from the fifteenth printing of the book "Alcoholics Anonymous," pages 3-7 from the Chapter "The Doctor's Options.
Somewhere to be
November 2018
By:
Aundry B.
| San Francisco, California
His marriage just ended and last night he slept in his car. He was sure happy to see his sponsee
If It Works, Don’t Fix It
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Kim S.
| St. Paul, MN
“One Day at a Time” takes on new meaning when you are awaiting brain surgery
Unexpected Retreat
June 2021
| Dating & Relationships
By:
Sarah M.
| Tacoma, Wash.
Where would she ever find AA on a remote mountain during a pandemic? She was about to be surprised
1,047 days
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
By:
Josh K.
| Fairfield, Connecticut
A member shares gratitude through some tough early days of sobriety‚
Lady Love
April 2012
By:
Candy A.
| Morgantown, West Virginia
In sobriety, she learned to respect herself and how to build relationships
Not Fooling Anyone, Even Myself
March 2011
By:
Jim D.
| Sylvania, Ohio
An old-timer’s journey out of fear and shame that people would find out he joined AA
HOW HAVE I CHANGED?
March 2009
By:
JIM
| Devonport, Tasmania
A retiree muses on what's different after 32 years
Corny Little Frames
October 2014
By:
Matt S.
| Buffalo Grove, Illinois
After years of drinking, a construction worker finally sees the writing on the wall
10-78, Over and Out
September 2011
By:
Anonymous
A cop realizes he needs assistance and requires back up to deal with his alcoholism
Coming of Age in Recovery
January 2005
By:
Sylvia M.
| Bronx, New York
A newcomer takes stock of her new life
Too Much Spotlight
November 1993
By:
Anonymous
| Spokane, Washington
From the November 1956 Grapevine
Goodwill Run Riot
July 1981
By:
Anonymous
| Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
This newcomer carried the message to everyone--whether they wanted it or not!