Seeing 20-20
December 2017
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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
Lucy Amongst the Stars
February 2015
By:
Lucy M.
| Los Angeles, California
She came back down to earth in Los Angeles one dawn after a night of drinking
My Life With an Alcoholic
April 1998
By:
J. C. W.
| Calgary, Alberta
From time to time, the Grapevine publishes articles by nonalcoholic friends of AA. We wanted to print this story, written by the husband of an alcoholic woman, because it is a testimony to the destructive force of alcohol--"cunning, baffling, powerful!
Attitude Adjustment
November 1997
By:
Anonymous
| York Harbor, Maine
Step 11 - Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God <emphasis type="underline">as we understood Him</emphasis>, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
I'm Right and You're Wrong. . . Okay?
November 1996
By:
Roger B.
| Louisville, Kentucky
This AA finally took an old-timer's advice and let go of a budding resentment
The View from Here: - Each Month a Group of Past Delegates to the General Service Conference Will Talk About the Traditions
July 1996
By:
Gene B.
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Money Problems?
Wreckage of the Past
April 1996
By:
Norman R.
| Granite City, Illinois
When a powerful family secret finally came to the surface, this sober alcoholic learned he didn't have to drink
Interview With the Author of "Stars Don't Fall
August 1995
By:
FELICIA M.
Second in a series of articles on authors of Big Book stories
Matters Controversial
April 1995
By:
Dave W.
| New Westminster, British Columbia
One AA wonders what's appropriate to talk about in meetings, and what's not.