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December 2023 | Remote Communities and sober holidays
By: Don N. | Dallas, Texas

Serenity with the volume turned up

November 2023 | Gratitude
By: J.B. | Rochester, New York

Opportunity Knocks

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Ted K. | Dublin, Ohio
Taking a chance on the gift of sobriety

Reading & Healing

June 2023 | Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
By: Barbara Jean H. | Pennington, New Jersey
Invaluable questions in the “Twelve and Twelve” helped repair a mom’s relationship with her daughter

A Short Little Word

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Susan L. | Conshohocken, Pa
When she thinks of taking a drink, her sponsor speaks one word to her

The Man in Dakar

March 2023 | Get Into Service
By: Ruthie S. | Lumberton, Texas
I jumped from my seat. I demanded that we didn’t need AA. I remember feeling embarrassed after my tirade because he just continued to speak politely.

My Home Group

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Rob. C. | Birdsboro, PA
The perfect home group? This AA discovered it the first time he stepped into a meeting

Meditation Brought Clarity to This Atheist

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Marck B. | Little Rock, Ark.
A beautifully written ode to the strength of spirituality

Learn To Take Less And Get More

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Tim D. | Lexington, KY
For this alcoholic, sobriety is all about the ABC’s

Simplicity

March 2022 | Emotional Sobriety
By: Shannon H. | Montgomery, Ala
A member says when it comes to thinking and acting, finding the right balance is key

Sobriety Gained

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Liah H. | Kihei, Hawaii
A reminder to always treasure that most precious gift, sobriety

Date nights

December 2021 | Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
By: Jean W. | Elkton, Md.
Other couples in AA began inviting us out for coffee. Suggestions, such as greeting each other with a kiss or ending the day with a slow dance, helped to rekindle our lost intimacy.

Is There Safety In Numbers?

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Eryn M. | Fort Morgan, Colo.
Even though it’s growing in size, her home group remains a place of family, connection and purpose

Unexpected Retreat

June 2021 | Dating & Relationships
By: Sarah M. | Tacoma, Wash.
Where would she ever find AA on a remote mountain during a pandemic? She was about to be surprised

Big Book, Coffeepot & Me

October 2020 | Money and Sobriety
By: Greg H. | Park Forest, Ill.
For the first two months, I’d show up Wednesday nights at the appointed time, unlock the space, make coffee and sit there and read. After an hour, I’d dump the coffee.

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Off with the Masks

October 2012
By: Brenda M. | Boise, Idaho

Lady Love

April 2012
By: Candy A. | Morgantown, West Virginia
In sobriety, she learned to respect herself and how to build relationships

No Stone Unturned

April 2012
By: Dina T. | Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
A Fourth Step freed her from constantly asking, "Why me?"

Web Exclusive: A Nun's Story

November 2011
By: Sister MM. | Monroe, Michigan
She came to believe in a God to whom she had previously given lip service when she was drinking

We Keep the Lights On

November 2011
By: Vera T. | Montana
There's nothing like the warmth and love of a small-town home group

The Sweet Smell of Whiskey

October 2011
By: Nora B. | Little Rock, Arkansas
Our hope and love is deeper than any pint. Every day I will put actions behind my prayers.

AA Around the World: Along the Metropolitan Circuit

May 2011

Not Fooling Anyone, Even Myself

March 2011
By: Jim D. | Sylvania, Ohio
An old-timer’s journey out of fear and shame that people would find out he joined AA

Kite trick

March 2010
By: MARY C. | Fort Wayne, Ind.
A dollar store kite carries a valuable Third step lesson

FOUR DAYS AND COUNTING

February 2010
By: JENN H. | Wildwood Crest, N.J.
A teen, barely sober and struggling, attends a YPAA and is hooked

SOMEONE TO HELP

July 2009
By: DIRK S. | Perry, Fla
An inmate ends up in prison after joining AA

In the Stillness

July 2008
By: Colleen O. | Plymouth, Michigan
A woman makes peace with her past

Tradition 4: From the Bottom Up

April 2008
By: Dave R. | Manchester, New Hampshire
How change really happens

Long Live The Wimp

November 2007
By: Mel B. | Toledo, Ohio
A story about caution, comfort, and the safety of AA

Deadly Vacation

September 2007
By: Fred C. | Roanoke, Virginia
A little time off leads to a long trip back

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