The Freedoms of Alcoholics Anonymous
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Richard P.
| Bernardsville, N.J.
Digging out of the deep hole where alcoholism had put him, he discovered true happiness and unexpected freedom
Alcohol And My Health
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Donna M.
| Littleton, Colo.
The discovery of a brain tumor was a devastating blow—but one that got her sober
Born An Alcoholic
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Lewis F.
| Loveland, Colo.
From the cradle and almost to the grave, one alcoholic tells his story
Higher Powers and Nonbelievers
February 2019
| Stories by Our Longtime Members
By:
Joe C.
| Toronto, Ontario
He was finally going to admit the fact that he was ‘happy, joyous and God-free.’ Would others in the rooms accept him?
God Could If Sought
January 2018
| Sponsorship
By:
Corey Y.
| Pittsburgh, Pa.
Trained as a scientist, he had abandoned religion long ago. But then he found his way to AA, and AA brought him back to God
Close to my heart
June 2017
By:
Marc B.
| Alexandria, Virginia
The necklace she wore told this newcomer that someone very special never gave up
Dear Grapevine
January 2017
In Black and White
March 2013
By:
Erin S.
| Olathe, Kansas
Just when her life was falling apart, a mom reads good news in the Sunday paper
Dear Grapevine
October 2012
Web Exclusive: They Told Me: "To Drink is to Die"
June 2011
By:
Cahlen H.
| Idaho
A young member from a family devasted by the effects of alcoholism finds her way to AA.
Safety valve
October 2010
By:
DAVID S.
| New York, N.Y.
Using journaling as his Tenth Step, a self-critic attempts to conquer his turmoil
Reflections On Freedom
May 2007
By:
Bo C.
| Columbus, Ohio
A drunk looks back on the smoldering remains of the past and the firm terrain of the present
The End of the Road
August 2004
By:
Patti W.
| Ogden, Utah
Carrying the message into the back country of Alaska
Shoeless
January 2003
By:
K. D.
| Lynnwood, Washington
In him, he saw his own face. In him, he saw his own hopelessness.
It Works!
May 1990
By:
Leonard Blumenthal
| Edmonton, Alberta
Many AA members would not be sober without the help of nonalcoholics. In this issue, we have invited six friends of the Fellowship who work with suffering alcoholics to share their experience, strength, and hope with Grapevine readers.
