Shame of the Rocks
July 2022
| The Annual Prison Issue
By:
E.M.
| Amarillo, Texas
Have a hard time not romanticizing the drink? Here’s one way this guy remembers
A brand new memorial day
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
By:
Chris M.
| Point Pleasant, N.J.
Once a holiday of lying, hiding and heavy drinking, it’s now a weekend he cherishes
One Primary Purpose
May 2021
| Our Twelve Steps
By:
Debbie D.
| Concord, Calif.
Their group has hot coffee, donuts, comfy seats and all three shades.
But the most important thing of all is the message they carry
But the most important thing of all is the message they carry
In the Shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro
April 2021
| Fun in Sobriety
By:
Marc J.
| San Diego, Calif.
This Navy guy once needed liquor to enjoy his life. Today, under a sky full of stars, he knows that isn’t true
South Africa Or Bust!
March 2021
| Making Amends
By:
Gail V.
| Burlington, Ontario
Because of the virtual technology explosion during this pandemic, I’m now going to AA meetings all over the world. What a cool way to start the day, with a meeting in South Africa!
All Aboard
February 2021
| Sponsorship
By:
Adam W.
| Virginia Beach, Va.
General service is like being in the middle of the boat. And the more he participates, the bigger the boat gets
Whisper of Freedom
October 2020
| Money and Sobriety
By:
Daniel L.
| Faribault, Minn.
In prison for a DUI, a sober coach shares about a momentous connection he made that changed his life
Back In Court
April 2020
| Home Group
By:
Dave F.
| Albuquerque, N.M
She started calling out names. I waited and waited and soon I was the only person left. “Mr. F,” the judge said, looking right at me. “I won’t be putting you in jail today.”
Where’s the newcomer?
March 2020
| Puzzled
By:
Aaron F.
| Cork, Ireland
Feeling ugly and broken, he warmed up to his first meeting, even though it seemed really weird
In a roomful of men
February 2019
| Stories by Our Longtime Members
By:
Vera T.
| White Sulphur Springs, Montana
The women were scarce in her neck of Montana, but she got plenty of love nonetheless
Balcony brothers
January 2019
| Stories for Day Counters!
By:
Luke H.
| Allendale, New Jersey
He made his plan to escape out the back door. But two guys with a coffeepot were waiting
The Power That Lies Inside the Glass
October 2018
By:
Anonymous
The man may have been drunk, but he was a potent reminder of the power of alcohol to overwhelm her life
The Bus
February 2017
After a slip, she had a stark choice: Ride the AA bus to sobriety, or get off at the liquor store
One, Two, Three, Four
July 1982
By:
S. D.
| Montreal, Quebec
The Fourth Step worked best when he did it after the first three
Nuggets of Truth
January 1982
By:
Anonymous
| Pennsylvania
Having trouble with Step Four? Capture your insights as they occur
Gratitude Tree
December 1981
By:
L. N.
| Manhattan, New York
We can celebrate sobriety all year round
Goodwill Run Riot
July 1981
By:
Anonymous
| Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
This newcomer carried the message to everyone--whether they wanted it or not!
Far From the Customary Skies
June 1979
By:
R. H.
Grapevine's 35th Anniversary - The Grapevine was sent free to AAs in the armed services during World War II. The men called it their "meeting in print" - From the June 1954 Grapvine
Sobriety Is the Fringe Benefit
January 1979
By:
W. A.
| North Weymouth, Massachusetts
Becoming a better person will keep you sober
Power to Change
June 1977
By:
P. M.
| Downers Grove, Illinois
It takes time, but we can use that time in honest seeking and learning
Gimmicks
December 1976
By:
J. M.
| Kinsley, Kansas
Some things to hang on to while we're still hanging on