One Year Wonder
February 2026
| Getting Through Tough Times
By:
Gwen M.
| Orinda, California
At 12 months sober she opened her heart to a new family member. Now it was time to say goodbye
A Fuller Understanding, Sober
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
B.H.
| Lawrenceville, Ga.
She had never really experienced her alcoholism until she got sober
Like Daughter, Like Mother
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
L.M.
| Haverstraw, N.Y.
With the example set by her daughter, one woman finds her way into the rooms of AA.
Simplicity
March 2022
| Emotional Sobriety
By:
Shannon H.
| Montgomery, Ala
A member says when it comes to thinking and acting, finding the right balance is key
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‚
Hurtful words
March 2019
| What’s On Your Mind?
By:
Sam M.
| Greensboro, North Carolina
Is it time to expand the scope of how our words might harm one another?
When misfortune falls
February 2018
| Title Goes Here
By:
Bill W.
| Homestead, Florida
At 26 years sober, a member in Florida finds himself in a homeless shelter. Yet he never forgets his primary purpose
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
Beginnings in Beirut
April 1984
Long Crawl to the First Step
February 1974
By:
T. H. M.
| Oakland, California
Surrender is terribly difficult but reaching that point is even harder
The Traditions in Action
March 1971
Logging On!
May 2023
| Home Group
By:
Debbie B.
Thank God for computers. They saved my life. These online New Jersey members walked me through my fears and loneliness. I have a host of new friends now.
In the Shadow of Zion
May 2023
| Home Group
By:
Bonnie S.
| Springdale, Utah
We love it when visitors to our area find us. This year we expect to have 45 million visitors come to Zion National Park. Hopefully some of them will find us here.
AA Around the World
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Mark H.
| Lincoln, MI
A first sober trip to England includes a minor AA miracle
Starting my day over
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
By:
Judy H.
| Claremont, Calif.
A mom in California writes about fellowship, grief, kindness, humor and being present
How sweet the sound
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
By:
Joseph F.
| Budd Lake, N.J.
Peter set out on a search for Dr. Bob’s house. Amazed, he ascended the stairs of the house up to the porch where he cried uncontrollably.
Home Group
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
N.D.
| Middletown, Conn.
The true meaning of a home group for one sober alcoholic
Been There
January 2021
| Oldtimers!
By:
Jack W.
| Houston, Texas
I went to Vietnam. I worked for five police departments. I ended up on the street. Today I have friends all over the world who have never seen me drink.
A word from my sponsor
December 2018
| Sober for the Holidays and Remote Communities
By:
Betty L.
| Fitchburg, Wisconsin
A good run
October 2016