The Three Legacies
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Heidi Jo M.
| Rochelle, Texas
The building blocks of her sobriety are recovery, unity and service
Until I knew
July 2023
| Annual Prison Issue
By:
Justin G.
| Port St. Lucie, Florida
A member shares his journey about mentioning drugs and being respectful of AA’s primary purpose
The big “Lie”
April 2023
| AA & Families
By:
Barbara M.
| Sequim, Wash.
Her interest in service was met with what some might call a little fib. But it sure changed her life
Starting my day
March 2023
| Get Into Service
By:
Paul M.
| Galveston, Texas
A past delegate recalls how he learned that a good day of service can begin with a well-made bed
This beautiful truth
January 2023
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
Anonymous
| Cleveland miss, Mo.
A member raised in the Muslim faith shares her eye-opening journey with the Second and Third Steps
Cab Ride
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Paul W.
| Rochester, NY
The best years of his life came after he found his way into the Fellowship
The Day I Unmuted
October 2022
| Relapse
By:
Tracy L.
| Ottawa, Ontario
Every day she kept logging in—often drunk. Then finally she spoke up and said those magic words
Lesson Learned
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
By:
Christian S.
| Salt Lake City, Utah
On a sober career path across the world, a teacher asks for help and gets it
Making things possible
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
By:
Chad P.
| St. Louis, Mo
Learning about the Concepts opened his eyes and helped him stay connected during the COVID pandemic
Keep On Keepin’ On
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Martin W.
| Rio Rancho, N.M.
He astonished the old-timers by boiling it all down to a simple phrase. That can’t be right, they thought. But it worked for him
Her turn
September 2021
| Young & Sober!
By:
Meaghan B.
| Bonita Springs ., Fla.
Her dad wanted her to get sober too, so he led by example—well, and maybe a few hints around the house
My Hope
Web Exclusives
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By:
Charity D.
| Cumberland, R.I.
She could barely open the old door, but once she did she found a new way of life
A Spiritual Journey
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By:
Tara W.
| Lititz, Pa.
From despair and dread to trust in her Higher Power—a three decades-long journey that began with picking up the phone
A Taste of His Own Medicine
March 2021
| Making Amends
By:
Richard K.
| Wichita Falls, Texas
In charge of the DWI caseload, a parole officer begins to wonder if he might be on the wrong side of the desk
The Hard and Stubborn Lot
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By:
M.C.
| Belchertown, Mass
Fearful at first, he helped an inmate find a life outside of prison—and discovered they shared more than he had thought possible
Basket case
July 2010
By:
BRAD S.
| Miami, Fla.
A former binge drinker contributes more to his group's Seventh Tradition collection, and doesn't hide it
where hugging ain't cool
June 2010
By:
ANONYMOUS
A recovering alcoholic connects with fellow AAs behind the walls
UNGLUED
May 2010
By:
VIKI E.
| Chase, British Columbia
A circle of AA women carry a struggling beginner through the rough times
Gifts of the jungle
January 2010
By:
LIZ E.
| Austin, Texas
A breathtaking waterfall opens a newcomer's eyes to the rewards she is receiving
MY STORY
November 2009
By:
ANONYMOUS
| California
A member makes a connection by talking about her personal experience
INCLUSIVE NEVER EXCLUSIVE
October 2009
By:
ELAINE G.
A delegate discusses the importance of diversity
Step Nine: Captain Chaos
September 2007
By:
Skitch F.
| Albuquerque, New Mexico
An AA realizes the high cost of "freebies
Tradition Nine: Unified, Not Organized
September 2006
By:
John K.
| New York, New York
Keeping simple simple
Some Serious Good
September 2006
By:
Chris K.
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
An AA contemplates the magic of recovery
My Dream Trip
August 2002
By:
Minerva F.
| Bronx, New York
A teenager's first brush with AA and Bill W.
