The Indistinguishable Color of Labor
September 1950
By:
the deacon
or what has become of the little men in gray?
Depression
April 1976
By:
L. H.
| Denver, Colorado
All right, we're sober! But what do we do about. . . - Four articles by AAs who have been there
Finding the Balance
March 2026
| AA & the Family
By:
Paul M.
| Delhi, Ontario
How do you know when to spend time with the family or do more in AA? One dad shares his experience
My First Steps
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Liz D.
| Kelowna, B.C .
A seed blossomed into sobriety
The Olive Branch
September 2025
| Stories of Gratitude
By:
Charlene P.
| Puyallup, Washington
Repairing relationships is an amazing thing. But the amends this mother experienced was to “dye” for
Best Friends
September 2025
| Stories of Gratitude
By:
Anna J.
| Madison, Wisconsin
Sobriety gave her a brand-new relationship, with one who knew her secrets and dreams
Through Sober Eyes
July 2025
| AA Celebrates 90 Wonderful Years!
By:
Rob G.
| Marmora, New Jersey
He wanted to see what the world looked like without liquor. Thirty-five years ago, he got his wish
80 Years & Counting!
May 2023
| Home Group
By:
Jean P.
| Clifton, N.J.
Since 1942, this home group in New Jersey is still going strong, keeping the doors open for all who need them
While You’re Down There…
February 2023
| Making Amends
By:
Tom L.
| Albany, Ga.
It was suggested that I throw my shoes up under the bed, and when I got up in the morning, since I was down on my knees anyway, to pray. Well, I did not do that.
My Steps To Service
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Crystal T.
| Mabank, Texas
Being of service a chore? Not for this grateful alcoholic
Wind chill – minus 20
October 2021
| Cooperation With Professionals (CPC)
By:
S.K.
| Kankakee, Ill.
In any weather, this little in-person meeting in Illinois welcomes you. They even have a mascot named Bella
Just the right medicine
October 2021
| Cooperation With Professionals (CPC)
By:
Anonymous
| Clifton, N.J.
She will always remember the professionals who helped her get to AA. Now it was her turn to give back
Calvin’s Prayer
September 2020
| Living Sober Group
By:
Calvin M.
| Argyle, N.Y.
I heard two things that night: “Come back” and “Pray, if you can.” I knew I was in a fix. But desperation led me to say this prayer anyway.
How Willing Would You Be?
August 1991
By:
Robi M.
| Edmond, Oklahoma
Step Eight - Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
How to Make a Wheelchair Fly
August 1987
By:
B. N.
| New York, New York
From time to time under this heading we will present stories that illuminate the journey some AAs make toward sobriety--often against considerable odds
An Agnostic Turns It Over
April 1984
By:
S. D.
| Modesto, California
Excerpts from a letter to a newcomer
Our Own Sweet Time
July 1983
By:
L. F.
| San Antonio, Texas
The AA program doesn't have any time schedule
