A Beautiful Finish
July 2024
| Annual Prison Issue
By:
Drew J.
| Abbotsford, British Columbia
To celebrate milestones in their AA prison group, some members came up with a creative idea, and the results fit right in their pockets
Taking That First Step
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
C.C.
| Glen Allen, Va.
Aided by the “limitless hope and boundless grace” of AA, she took the Step that changed her life
The Sweet Smell of Coffee
April 2020
| Home Group
By:
Michael T.
| Stormville, N.Y.
On a hill in Upstate New York, he found a place to stay sober and help other guys
For Charlie's Sake
May 2015
By:
B. L..
| New York, New York
Squabbling ceased when a newcomer’s needs turned the group to its primary purpose
Last Call on Labor Day Weekend
September 2014
By:
Elizabeth V.
| Reno, Nevada
It was a holiday weekend and the end of something
Interrupt the Rehearsal
January 2012
By:
David
| Cape Coral, Florida
A member realizes that constant ruminations may bring him closer to a drink
MY TURNING POINT
January 2010
By:
RICK S.
| Indian Wells, Calif.
Declaring his alcoholism at a meeting, a solitary, blackout drinker begins a new life
On His Way
October 1991
A Thing Called Hope
July 1985
By:
W. H.
| Bedford Hills, New York
Four AAs write about the "inside," and a nonalcoholic trustee sounds a call to action
The End of Innocence
October 1983
By:
R. K.
| Manhattan, New York
A new twist on what we all know--AA spoils our drinking
I’m here we’re here
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
By:
Clement C.
| New York, New York
A long-time African-American member tells his story and encourages others to get involved beyond the group
Closed Meeting
December 1958
By:
J. P. L.
| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Suggested Answers to "A Few Questions
Did You Hear About Sally?
December 2015
A coworker showing up at his AA meeting opens the door to concerns about anonymity