Broadening the Gateway
June 2019
| Letting Go of Resentments
By:
Andrew S.
| Snowmass, Colo.
Making sure that our prayers encompass the faith of all alcoholics
Protecting Us from Ourselves
September 2011
By:
David S.
| New York, New York
An ex-committee member learns how our structure is maintained to ensure Twelve-Step work is always available
So What
July 2006
By:
Steven H.
| Aurora, Colorado
Yeah, I drink too much. But what's wrong with me?
Many Tongues - The Same Language
November 1951
The Twelve Steps Lead to the Same Place for Alcoholics Everywhere--as AA Members in 38 Lands Can Testify
A Full Heart
July 2026
| Annual Prison Issue
By:
Doug G.
| Fujisawa, Kanagawa
An AA interpreter shares about all the love he experienced at Japan’s 50th AA Anniversary
All Aboard
june 2026
| Young & Sober
By:
Definitely Steve
| Nashville, Tennessee
A longtimer recalls the time he had four months sober and was rescued by AA on a Caribbean cruise
Accepting Who You Are
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
M.C.
| Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Alcohol closed the door to self-realization. Acceptance became the key that opened it
Talking to students
October 2021
| Cooperation With Professionals (CPC)
By:
Ann O.
| Needham, Mass.
A member in Boston shares what it’s like to serve on a CPC committee that reaches out to future professionals in college
A Journey Toward Responsibility
September 2020
| Living Sober Group
By:
Annemarie M. Excerpt from Grapevine article, September 1998
| Raynham, Mass.
How Tradition Nine put her on the path to discover the wonderful world of AA beyond the group, and a host of spiritual principles
The Party
March 2018
By:
Chet R.
| Anchorage, Alaska
Newly sober, he was a bit nervous about going to a party where people would be drinking. But his AA friend showed him that, when the chips were down, sobriety is what counted
Still a Great Ride
January 2013
By:
Paul C.
| Oceanside, California
An old-timer returns to his beloved young peoples’ group, where, long ago, he learned to survive the ups and downs of early sobriety
STARTING OUT EARLY
March 2009
By:
BRIAN M.
| Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Fear and pain drive a young AA to take suggestions
Doors Are for Opening
May 1980
By:
W. H.
| Manhattan, New York
Instead of closing the door on his past, he found that
What Is Progression?
October 1978
By:
P. B.
| Lindenhurst, New York
A look at some old photographs gave her the answer
My Three First Drinks
May 1978
By:
W. C.
| Ajijic
Twice it happened by accident, but the third time was different
Alone? Not This Loner!
February 1970
By:
W. H.
| Salisbury
Activities of worldwide fellowship inspire a happy sobriety
Bringing out the Real Me
After years of sober dating, he learned how to have a relationship with himself and his Higher Power
Bottled-in-bond Was Aging Me
February 1967
By:
T. M. P.
| Manhattan, New York
They say you're as young as you feel. . .
Let's Level About Money
February 1963
By:
P. R.
| Manhattan, New York
A reminder that the program also has a material side
P.S. From the Editor
August 1961
Easy Does It
January 1961
By:
P.W.
| Jackson Heights, New York
Time can be a helpful friend or a harsh master. Use it wisely and you'll live longer and happier!