Kicking It Into the Future
October 2025
| AA & Technology
By:
Deanna S.
| Roswell, Georgia
For this active women’s group in Georgia, tech is the way to go. They say if they can do it, anyone can
My Road To Recovery
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Connie H.
| Treadwell, N.Y.
How a drunken girl became a sober woman
The Hope I Found
January 2023
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
Lori A.
| Canal Winchester, Ohio
A gentleman gave me a Big Book at no cost. Wow, free stuff! I had no idea what I held in my hand. He suggested I start reading it. “Most importantly,” he said, “don’t drink.”
God Has A Plan
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Kayleigh Z.
| South Elgin, IL
She was sure nothing good could come of her situation, but more was to be revealed
All Hands on Deck
July 2022
| The Annual Prison Issue
By:
John D.
| St. Cloud, Minn.
An Intergroup in Minnesota comes up with a plan to write to prisoners together
A Different Perspectıve
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
By:
Christina R.
| Stockton, Calif.
Once she got a service sponsor general service became her passion, and a whole new world opened up
I'm not the only one
October 2019
| Is AA Accessible to all who need it?
By:
David L.
| New Smyrna Beach, Florida
How his own situation led him to a better understanding of other members’ needs
A Pinhole of Light
May 2019
| Our Big Book–80 Wonderful Years
By:
Derek F.
Trying to bring himself up from the darkness of his alcoholism, he senses a small ray of light. But it’s enough
Return to Jail
February 2019
| Stories by Our Longtime Members
By:
Yvette T.
| Columbus, Ohio
Sober now, she speaks at the prison she was once locked up in—and finds it to be a transformative experience
A Piece of Cake
June 2018
By:
Sara B.
| Chute-a-Blondeau, Ontario
What do a piece of cake and a 12th Step call have in common? Helping a suffering alcoholic
Personal Growth Through Telephone Answering
January 2018
| Sponsorship
By:
Gary C.
| Winnipeg, Manitoba
Sometimes that telephone weighs 300 pounds. But sometimes it is light as a feather...
Jump start
April 2017
By:
Corey F.
| Soledad, California
The information he got in treatment about the program started this young man’s AA engine and put his sobriety in high gear
Who's In Charge?
August 2015
Luckily, in his quest to save AA, he ran across one of our special workers
Morning at the Resort
June 2015
She was starting to feel uneasy while on a trip when she ran into some old friends
O Brother Where Art Thou?
October 2014
By:
Anonymous
They grew apart as they got older and got to drinking. Sobriety brought them back together
The Guy From My First Group
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Tim B.
| Boston, Ma.
They had nothing in common—and yet Charlie saved his life
Laser-Focused
May 2025
| Young and Sober
By:
George H.
| Kingston, New Hampshire
A member in New Hampshire shares his thoughts about Tradition Five. We keep it simple, and we give it away
3 Guys 4 Miracles
August 2024
| Dating & Relationships
By:
Sandy W.
| Odessa, Florida
He didn’t have a chance.
Before he could say Step Two, these guys had him up and running
Before he could say Step Two, these guys had him up and running
My New Boyfriend
August 2024
| Dating & Relationships
By:
Kristy W.
| Tonawanda, New York
Once dumped and humiliated, a newcomer finds true love in sobriety.
Her new guy might surprise you
Her new guy might surprise you
Going Places
July 2024
| Annual Prison Issue
By:
Jim H.
| Dupont, Washington
An Air Force vet shares tales of early sobriety, going to conventions and the love of his group back home
Doing just fine
January 2024
| Emotional Sobriety
By:
Steve S.
| Manhasset, New York
As the battering rams pummel his little slice of the world, he’ll be OK today because he’s sober
Trick or Treat
October 2023
| Mid-Sobriety Challenges
By:
Mary W.
| Oswego, Illinois
Thanks to AA, a mom learns to laugh and let go so the future is no longer spooky
In the right place
March 2022
| Emotional Sobriety
By:
Peter A.
| Medford, Ore.
Why should he put the cart back where it belongs? It’s raining and no one will notice
I Chose Life
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
P.C.
| Herndon, Va.
Finding herself at a crossroads, she chose the path less traveled.
Learning, Not Running
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
L.R.
| Santa Rosa, Calif.
Acceptance and gratitude are the keys to her sobriety
Ride share
January 2019
| Stories for Day Counters!
By:
Eliza D.
| West Hollywood, California
How an uncomfortable trip across L.A. became a wonderful chance to reach out
All Greek to me
June 2018
By:
George M.
| Camden, Maine
How a smartphone came to the rescue for some alcoholics in Greece who really needed a meeting
A word in edgewise
February 2018
| Title Goes Here
By:
Chris W.
| Virginia
When we’re taking a group conscience, Tradition Two helps us remember to take the time and let God in
Where Have The Years Gone?
October 2017
By:
Jeanne R.
| Monaca, Pa.
She may be an “amateur at life,” but she’s a veteran at sobriety, and she finds that doing the best she can works out well in both
