Something Kept Me Sober
November 1989
By:
Anonymous
| New York, New York
From the November 1958 Grapevine
I Had to Sponsor a Real Kook
November 1983
By:
E. S.
But even under the most unusual circumstances, the program somehow came through - From the July 1972 Grapevine
Beware the Sound of Blaring Trumpets
May 1978
By:
M. D. B.
| Toledo, Ohio
The spiritual basis of anonymity gives sense and direction to its practice
Waiting for Things to Get Better
March 1976
By:
J. Y.
| Sparks, Nevada
A twelve-page section in which three AAs write of their experience with the Twelve Steps
On the Road to Damascus
April 1975
By:
F. M.
| New Canaan, Connecticut
Many believe that the reality of conversion can be measured by the results - The Search for Spiritual Experience
Celebrities Are People, Too!
October 1974
By:
F. M.
| New Canaan, Connecticut
When the help of AA is needed, let us try to remember that
Look Beyond Yourself
May 1973
By:
B. M.
| Saratoga, California
When self-forgetfulness occurs, "the spirit" takes over
I Had to Sponsor a Real Kook
July 1972
By:
E. S.
| Brooklyn, New York
But even under the most unusual circumstances, the program somehow came through
Beyond the Self
September 1970
By:
M. D. B.
| Jackson, Michigan
There is something better to be found, but one has to give up to find it
Too Smart
December 2025
| Sober Holidays & Remote Communities
By:
Esther N.
| Bremerton, Washington
She was a social worker with a master’s degree in human behaviour. Why would she need AA?
Doing The Best I Can
November 2025
| Early days of AA
By:
L.C.
| Deland, Florida
For her, meditation is an imperfect practice—and she’s OK with that
What Got Me Into AA
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Amy V.
| Houston, Texas
When she looked into the mirror, her disease stared back at her
Wonderful Blessings
July 2025
| AA Celebrates 90 Wonderful Years!
By:
Definitely Steve
| Nashville, Tennessee
This longtimer granddad has the best job in the world—“designated hitter” babysitter, and he doesn’t plan to screw it up
At The Roundup
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Heather L.
| Las Vegas, Nev.
Attending the Roundup as a beginner enriched her life and sobriety
The Day I Got “It”
May 2025
| Young and Sober
By:
John L.
| Hernando, Florida
Though trust was a huge issue, he finally went to “any length.” He picked up the phone and dialed
Welcome Home, Mary
March 2025
| Sober and Out
By:
Mary H.
| San Antonio, Texas
A breakup with her girlfriend led to the woman who would help her learn the truth about her drinking
Planting My Feet Where They Need To Be
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Hannah R.
| Rocky Mount, N.C.
She found her path through her sponsor, the Steps and her Higher Power
The guy who ruined my meeting
November 2024
| The Gift Of Gratitude
By:
Robin W.
| Marina Del Rey, California
He’s new, he comes in late and he disrupts everything. Someone should do something
Trust in God
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Ken T.
| Roseburg, Ore.
You can’t just switch trust on
Sixteen Years In the Making
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
L.C.
| Apopka, Fla.
It’s takes practice—but self-pity can be vanquished
My First St. Patrick's Day
March 2024
| Spanish-Speaking AA Members
By:
Steve C. FORMER STATEN IRELANDER
| Deposit, New York
A Staten Island newcomer nervously heads to the big parade for an adventure he won’t soon forget
Shouting from the housetops
December 2023
| Remote Communities and sober holidays
By:
G.H.
| Kingston, New Hampshire
He couldn’t wait to tell everyone about his AA membership!
Hmm...maybe not a great idea
Hmm...maybe not a great idea