The Spirit of Unity
January 2026
| Stories for Day Counters
By:
George H.
| Kingston, New Hampshire
After years of seeing AA as a filling station, he stepped up his game and learned how important our common welfare is
Glad to be Here
September 2025
| Stories of Gratitude
By:
J.W.
| Johnston, Iowa
AA taught him how to stop making a mess of his life and learn to be a friend to himself and others
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
Tradition Five
May 1992
By:
Bill W.
Each group has but one primary purpose--to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers. (from the April 1948 Grapevine)
About Alcoholism - Alcoholism Information, Research, and Treatment
July 1986
By:
Phillip Oliver-Diaz
Still Walking on Eggshells?
Around AA - Items of AA Information and Experience
April 1985
Nonstop Celebrations in Montreal To Salute a Half Century of AA
3rd Step
March 1980
By:
G. L.
| Elizabethtown, Kentucky
She has learned to do the best she can with what she has
About Alcoholism - Alcoholism Information, Research and Treatment
June 1979
By:
Thomas Land
Doctors' Problems