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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

Gunning for Recovery

October 2008

By: Nate G. | Djibouti

Six months sober, a young veteran stays close to the program in Djibouti

Torn for Twenty Years

October 1967

By: W. G. | Westport, Connecticut

It took three trips to a "state farm" and untold anguish before she would surrender

One More for the Muse

December 1961

By: J. K. B. | North Hollywood, California

A writer who thought his inspiration had failed finds it renewed

Come For The Ride!

June 2024 | Happy Birthday Grapevine!

By: Romy S. | Trabuco Canyon, California

During a tough time, Grapevine was her lifeline. Now she makes the case to help keep Bill’s “magic carpet” flying

Looking for Loopholes

September 2020 | Living Sober Group

By: Karen P. | Franklin, N.H.

Young and full of rage, she tried her best to get kicked out of AA. Problem was, people just kept loving her

Taken for a Ride

August 1983

By: W. D. | Iowa City, Iowa

His first AA conference was a surprise--from a "sneaky" and loving wife

Quote Feb 13 2016

"I borrowed others' faith for a long time, and now I'm beginning to get a bit of my own."

Atlanta, Ga., August 2001    From: "How Is My Now?"Beginner's Book

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Quote May 3, 2016

“The rewards of asking for help – increased humility, connection, and trust – are well worth the effort.”

Phoenix, Ariz., April 2011 “H-E-L-P” AA Grapevine

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Quote April 29, 2015

“I think we simply fail to recognize miracles for what they are. Sobriety -- one-day-at-a-time -- is truly a miracle.”

Prineville, Ore., February 2004 “Miracles: Yours and Mine,” Beginners’ Book

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Quote September 20, 2015

"The ego of the alcoholic dies a hard death ... fitting and wearing halos is not for us."

AA Co-Founder, Dr. Bob, September 1948 "The Fundamentals in Retrospect" Spiritual Awakenings: Journeys of the Spirit

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Quote May 7, 2014

“Everyone’s recipe for serenity is different. It’s like vegetable soup -- nobody makes it quite the same.”

Chestertown, N.Y., January 2006 “Circles of Sobriety,” AA Grapevine

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Grapevine Daily Quote January 15, 2018

“True morality has its inevitable compensations, for when we benefit someone we increase our own happiness.”

March 1949 “Mail Call,” AA Grapevine

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Quote July 20, 2017

“Life is lived moment to moment ... and every moment provides me with an opportunity for growth.”

Madison, Wis., November 2010 “Drama Queen,” Emotional Sobriety II

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Quote May 7, 2017

“Everyone’s recipe for serenity is different. It’s like vegetable soup -- nobody makes it quite the same.”

Chestertown, N.Y., January 2006 “Circles of Sobriety,” AA Grapevine

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Quote September 20 2012

"The ego of the alcoholic dies a hard death ... fitting and wearing halos is not for us."

AA Co-Founder, Dr. Bob, September 1948From: "The Fundamentals in Retrospect"Spiritual Awakenings: Journeys of the Spirit

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Quote February 13, 2013

“I borrowed others' faith for a long time, and now I'm beginning to get a bit of my own.”

Atlanta, Ga., August 2001 From: “How Is My Now?” Beginner’s Book

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Quote August 11 2013

"Sober now, there was this tug at my heart, the love of one alcoholic for another."

Lafayette, Calif., June 1995 "From Wagon Trains to Jets" Voices of Long-Term Sobriety

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Quote September 9 2013

"When I'm willing to pay the price for top-shelf sobriety, 'action' is still the magic word."

Craig, Colo., January 1997 "Paying the Price for Improvement" Emotional Sobriety II

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Quote May 3

The rewards of asking for help – increased humility, connection, and trust – are well worth the effort.

Phoenix, Ariz., April 2011 "H-E-L-P” AA Grapevine

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Quote July 20, 2014

“Life is lived moment to moment ... and every moment provides me with an opportunity for growth.”

Madison, Wisconsin, November 2010 “Drama Queen,” Emotional Sobriety II

Grapevine Daily Quote January 15, 2020

“True morality has its inevitable compensations, for when we benefit someone we increase our own happiness.”

March 1949, “Mail Call,”, AA Grapevine

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