God Is Just
February 1976
By:
M. D. B.
| Toledo, Ohio
How easy it is to be taken in by a treacherous human failing
40 Years, 80,000 Spoons
July 2026
| Annual Prison Issue
By:
Joe S.
| Loveland, Colorado
A retired teacher looks back at his life with gratitude, and high on his list is something hot and delicious
Actual Joy
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Rhiannon N.
| Kamloops, B.C.
She loved to party, but it took AA to show her real happiness
Stranded Sobriety
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Shannon R.
| Willemstad, Curaçao
When a small island becomes a haven of hope and sobriety
In the Right Place
April 2026
| Getting into General Service
By:
Isa W.
| New York, New York
Forty-seven years ago she stumbled into AA, still drunk, wearing six-inch high heels. A day she’ll never forget
Please Take One!
January 2026
| Stories for Day Counters
By:
Scott S.
| Mooresville, North Carolina
He had no idea that coming across a well-placed pamphlet rack one day would change his life so much
How I Stayed Sober Till New Year’s
December 2025
| Sober Holidays & Remote Communities
By:
Amber S.
| Mt. Clemens, Michigan
At a few months sober, she was dreading the upcoming holidays. Luckily, her sponsor had a festive solution
It Might Have Been the Time
November 2025
| Early days of AA
By:
Lois W.
| New York, New York
In a 1950 Grapevine article, Lois, our cofounder’s wife, shared how she came to apply the program to her own life
Don’t You Know Who I Am?
October 2025
| AA & Technology
By:
Daryl R.
| New Bern, North Carolina
A meltdown at a conference gives a newcomer the chance to practice his first emergency Tenth Step
It Keeps Getting Better
September 2025
| Stories of Gratitude
By:
Paul K.
| Burlington, Ontario
This husband and dad had lots of questions. Good thing his sponsor Dave had lots of suggestions
We’re in This Together
August 2025
| Atheist & Agnostic Members
By:
Ron B.
| Costa Mesa, California
One member shares why he joins in with his group’s prayers rather than rebel and be different
Whooooole Bunches of Love
May 2025
| Young and Sober
By:
Matthew C.
| Coram, New York
Diving into service and YPAA events—with lots of hugs—is an experience he says you must not miss
How I learned to love “To Wives”
February 2018
| Title Goes Here
By:
Dan C.
| Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
He used to roll his eyes and groan. But not anymore
Seeing 20-20
December 2017
| Issue Title Here
By:
Mark M.
He stood at a doorway, confused, doubtful and hopeless. And then took a single step forward…
Out of the woods
September 2017
By:
Christopher D.
| Harrison, New Jersey
It took him a while, but he finally found the fellowship he was craving under the trees
21 men
July 2017
By:
Patrick M.
| Wilmington, Delaware
Under difficult circumstances, a group of sober prisoners find that patience and persistance pay off
Early diagnosis
March 2017
By:
Robert P.
| Amity, Oregon
A doctor gave him a prescription for his shakes. Turned out there was no need for a second opinion
Under-Slept, Over-Served
January 2017
He got drunk and missed a crucial career meeting—but found that his Higher Power had an even bigger job in store for him.
Wherever We’re Needed
December 2016
By:
Jen K.
| Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
A delegate from the Yukon Territory shares what she’s learned about the challenges of some of our most remote communities
Bye bye, for now
November 2016
Even after many years, he still needs to change course and turn the ship to keep the focus on others
Sober Sisters
September 2016
Following in her sister’s footsteps, but finding her own path, she discovers that “one day at a time” is more than just a slogan
Raising the roof
June 2016
For a motion to raise money to fix up a church, Tradition Six hit the nail on the head
The Perfect Scheme
May 2016
She became a GSR to find romance. She fell in love alright -- with the Fellowship
A Prayer for Jim
April 2016
The day he lost his way was the same day he discovered some words that opened up his heart
Bernie's Big Arrival
January 2016
If you’re new in town and you’re waiting for special treatment, pick up a broom
Scooped Up
November 2015
Greta helped many women in AA, but luckily for Emily, this day she had time for one more
A Sketchy Fourth Step
April 2015
By:
Wave P.
| Fresno, California
With help from her sponsor, a member with a learning difficulty did some Step work she thought she’d never be able to do
