Workaholic
October 2018
By:
Anonymous
| Ferna Lina Beach, Florida
This sober businesswoman’s career really took off, but her program ran out of steam
From Saloon to Salon
March 2016
Getting sober was tough for a woman in 1949. But she had a knack for fixing hair
My Bulldog Brain
September 2014
By:
Susan W.
| Alameda, California
When she was able to let go of intellectual pride, she began to identify in the rooms
The Car Thief
January 2014
By:
Gym C.
| Los Angeles, California
Panic set in as he called the police. Someone had stolen his car—and everyone at work had to know
Know Thyself!
July 2011
By:
Gary T.
| Poughkeepsie, New York
True humility comes when he accepts all that he is, good and bad
So What
July 2006
By:
Steven H.
| Aurora, Colorado
Yeah, I drink too much. But what's wrong with me?
Seeking Through Meditation
April 2004
By:
Anonymous
| New York, New York
From the April 1969 AA Grapevine
Seeking Through Meditation
November 1996
By:
Anonymous
| New York, New York
Reprinted from the April 1969 Grapevine
A Very Satisfactory Life
June 1989
By:
Felicia M.
| New Canaan, Connecticut
The story of a long-time Grapevine contributor who is still going strong!
Overcoming Depression
August 1977
By:
S. M.
| Arlington, Virginia
Along with booze and pills, old ideas have to be cast aside
Who Isn't Ready Yet?
August 1969
By:
B. L.
| Manhattan, New York
When we say a sick alcoholic isn't ready, could it be that <emphasis type="underline">we</i> aren't ready. . . to help enough?
Pointers for Beginners for Right Now
June 1968
By:
Bob N.
| Scarsdale, New York
It's your first sober day and your first AA meeting . . .
The Twelve Steps Revisited/step 6
February 1962
By:
J. E.
| Guilford, Connecticut
Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character
I Didn't Know Anything About ALCOHOL. . .
January 1958
By:
Alice F.
| Detroit, Michigan
(An Al-Anon Family Grouper Speaks)
A Member of Alcoholics Anonymous
December 2017
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By:
Thomas H.
From an alcoholic upbringing to the self-destruction of a successful sports career, he qualifies for his seat in the chair
Editors letter
November 2017
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AA News
November 2017
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A strong dose
November 2016
I Can Smell the Cookies
September 2015
Behind the Cupcakes
March 2015
By:
Kathy G.
| Bellaire, Texas
She didn't think hiding her booze was a big deal
Reflecting on the Past
December 2014
By:
Patrick K.
| Baton Rouge, Louisiana
A beautiful view of a mountain lake gives him gratitude for how far he's come
At Wit's End
December 2014
None of my Business
October 2014
By:
B.L.
| Madison, Wisconsin
How one member learns to finally let go and park her opinions outside
Finally At Peace
March 2014
By:
Janet B.
| Milanville, Pennsylvania
The Promises came true for her after she worked the Steps with her sponsor
Changing Boats
November 2013
The fellowship he found in the rooms was much more real than the one he found in the bars
Tangled in the Bushes
November 2013
A newcomer learns from a furry friend how to let his Higher Power lead the way