Scene of the Crime
July 2026
| Annual Prison Issue
By:
Laura B.
| San Francisco, California
In 1968 a drunken college student passed out in a big house in San Francisco. Years later she discovered how important that building was
In Search of a Spiritual Life
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Dan. F.
| Prescott, AZ
Losing faith—then finding it again in AA
The Best Thanksgiving Ever
November 2024
| The Gift Of Gratitude
By:
Regan G.
| Mesa, Arizona
How service saved the day at a holiday family affair
Fifth Anniversary Story
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
S.W.
| Greenfield, Mass.
Blessed with life and happiness after five years in AA
Crowning Glory
September 2023
| Young & Sober
By:
Dace M.
| Upper Lake, California
Years of drinking ravaged her beauty and ego, and sent her straight to AA for a makeover
Time Enough
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Roger C.
| St. Clair, MI
Learning how not to regret the past while fully appreciating the sober present
Awareness: The Other Vegetable
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
John L.
| Hernando, Fla.
A health helping of awareness helps this AA stay in the moment
200 Days & Nights
April 2021
| Fun in Sobriety
By:
Sandi R.
| Whitestone, N.Y
She’s never seen an in-person meeting. A newcomer mom stays sober with her computer every single day
My Sponsor—Sweet Pickle
October 2019
| Is AA Accessible to all who need it?
By:
George A.
| Lake Oswego, Ore
Remembering the lessons taught by an extraordinary AA
Carving Out Faith
October 2015
She finally found a connection with her Higher Power that couldn’t be smashed
From the Streets of L.A.
April 2014
By:
Connie W.
| Fort Bragg, California
Sixteen years later, she has a roof over her head and a sober life
Time out!
June 2013
By:
Jeanne F.
| Atlantic Beach, Florida
When the kids misbehave, mom’s Steps come in for a touchdown
Family Postcards
March 2012
By:
Snow P.
| Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
It took a long time for her to realize that she belonged in the picture too