All is Well
February 2025
| Longtimers
By:
Joyce K.
| Coral Springs, Florida
Thanks to a sober doctor who showed her the way, she’s had a full, healthy life for decades now—and she’s only 83!
Checking Out AA
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Joe H.
| New Westminster, British Columbia
He partied for years like it was 1999
Walking Together, Not Alone
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Bill B.
| Broken Arrow, Okla.
His home group carried him through the hardest time of his life
We are Brothers
July 2024
| Annual Prison Issue
By:
Kyle C.
| Florence, Arizona
Through the loneliness and fear, there’s a group of men here bonding, sponsoring and sharing the love
You Made My Day
April 2024
| Happy Birthday Big Book!
By:
Cori C.
| Tucson, Arizona
An encounter by a lake under the warm Arizona sun gives a member a wonderful shot of gratitude
Once a Zombie
January 2024
| Emotional Sobriety
By:
Ann H.
| Lincoln Park, New Jersey
A grandmother who “floated” into AA in the 60s a frightful sight recalls how lucky she was that she stayed
Now When I Thirst
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Robyn A.
| Eden, N.C.
A searching AA finds a peaceful place in recovery
Speaking for Ourselves
October 2022
| Relapse
By:
Alex M.
| Louisville, Ky.
It’s OK to share our opinions, as long as it’s understood that they’re not AA’s
Hope And Purpose From Defeat And Despair
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Mark S.
| Zillah, Wash.
In exchange for a bottle and a hangover—a life truly worth living
Sanity Restored
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Michael P.
Sobriety means more than a lengthy string of days
True to Ourselves
January 2021
| Oldtimers!
By:
Angela P.
| Mesa, Ariz.
A surprise discovery reminds one member how important it is to share our stories. We never know who they might help
The High Cost of Sanity
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Lori M.
| Houston, Texas
Her third DUI in six weeks put her in a Texas prison for 20 years. Which is where she said: “I need help.”
My Sponsor—Sweet Pickle
October 2019
| Is AA Accessible to all who need it?
By:
George A.
| Lake Oswego, Ore
Remembering the lessons taught by an extraordinary AA
Rescued in the big easy
April 2019
| Relapse
By:
Gale
| Alexandria, Virginia
An exhausted sober relief worker heads for an airport bar and the surprise of her life
Take a step back
October 2009
By:
BERNARDO
| Portland, Ore.
An AA works at not letting emotions take over
A few 24s
October 2009
By:
MORIA B.
| Pomona, N.Y.
When the voice says she no longer needs meetings, a long-timer holds onto her seat
What I've learned
June 2009
By:
GARY C.
| Petoskey, Michigan
A member with 34 years talks about changes to AA and how it's still about carrying the message
Addicted to service?
May 2009
By:
BOBBI A.
| Oakland, Calif
A GSR learns it's okay to say no to service
Kitchen Sink Sobriety
June 2007
By:
Christian S.
| Memphis, Tennessee
Washing coffee cups and ashtrays began a path to serenity
We Were All Just Drunks
May 2005
By:
Sean B.
| Kalamazoo, Michigan
Alcoholism cares nothing for pay-grade or rank
Steps to Serenity (August 1979)
November 2004
By:
S.M.
| Joliet, Illinois
Continuing work with the Steps has given this AA increased periods of serenity
Loners and Internationalists: On the High Seas and at Home
January 2004
By:
G.H.
| Park Forest, Illinois
AA goes the distance from Hong Kong to Illinois
