What Would Make Me Go Back?
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Leslie R.
| Palm Harbor, Fla.
As her mother fought cancer, she was recovering from alcoholism. They did it together
Trust
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Art H.
| Mount Prospect, Ill.
Having lost faith in everything, he needed a starting-over point
Like a Prayer
August 2020
| LGBTQ+
By:
Sherry L.
| Beckley, W.V.
When things got tough, she knew just what to do. Pray, pull over and reach for every tool
My Last One
August 2020
| LGBTQ+
By:
Michael L.
| Philadelphia, Pa.
Sneaking, lying, crashing in the tub and passing out under his desk. This is one he never wants to forget
And Eventually, We Found Beauty In It All
September 2019
| Young & Sober
By:
Emma W.
| London, United Kingdom
A beautiful and loving ode to healing after the trauma of alcoholism
Bring to the table
July 2019
| The Prison Issue
By:
Bradley W.
| Plymouth, Wisconsin
A sober prisoner discovers that hanging out in the day room is the place to be
What a lift?
July 2019
| The Prison Issue
By:
José M.
| Anthem, Arizona
A ride up the mountain with his AA friends takes a serious turn, but delivers a memorable surprise
A front-row seat
July 2019
| The Prison Issue
By:
Butch M.
| Santee, California
Helping other guys not only keeps him sober, but gives him the gift to see God change lives
Running out the clock
April 2019
| Relapse
By:
Caren S.
| Kansas City, Missouri
One night in LA, many years ago, a desire to drink took her on a ride she’ll never forget
Transferred
March 2019
| What’s On Your Mind?
By:
Thomas D.
| Vista, California
A tragic event sends a Navy man on a journey to AA and faith
My first 600 meetings
October 2018
By:
Bruce F.
| Boca Raton, Florida
Have you ever been disturbed by the member who reeks of booze? Here’s his story
Let me off this plane!
September 2018
By:
Lucas C.
| Duncan, British Columbia
His drinking caused him to push everyone away, but now he needed them. This was his final boarding call
A father's wish
May 2018
By:
Bob R.
| Shelburne, Vermont
Years of drinking had driven his sons away. Now he wanted more than anything to have them back in his life
Life of the party
May 2018
By:
Mary Lou C.
| Santa Fe, New Mexico
Terrified, she opened the door to the Sunset room and heard people laughing. She's been celebrating now for 35 years
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
Change Is Possible
July 2007
By:
Mark G.
| Connecticut
An alcoholic confronts fear and finds freedom
Room For Hope
March 2007
By:
John G.
| El Paso, Texas
A simple list opens the door for a desperate drunk
What Is Different This Time?
July 2004
By:
Bill R.
| Marietta, Georgia
A moment of clarity reveals a difficult truth
AA In the Far Reaches Of Canada
September 2003
By:
Allan O.
| Brooks, Alberta
There are all kinds of ways to carry the message--even by speakerphone
Sobriety Test
May 2003
By:
Cookie W.
| Virginia Beach, Virginia
The first time tragedy struck, she got wasted. The second time, she admitted defeat and found strength.
Serenade
October 2002
By:
Tony S.
| Naples, Florida
Friends singing the old AA refrains brought him through his darkest hours
Yes, Ma'am! Yes, Ma'am! One Day at a Time
August 2002
By:
Bonnie M.
| Thomaston, Georgia
Every link in the chain matters
A daily reprieve
May 2001
By:
Philip T.
| New Hope, Pennsylvania
Reprinted from the July 1994 Grapevine