Please Be Kind to Drunken Drunks
February 1962
By:
P. W.
| Jackson Heights, New York
You never know when the word may seep through
Keeping It Simple
May 1960
Doctor Calls "Slip" More Normal Than Alcoholic
June 1959
By:
William D. Silkworth, M.D.
January 1947
Miracle in Detroit
July 1957
By:
Dan
| Detroit, Michigan
Another way of reaching "the millions who don't yet know
Delayed Reaction
October 1955
By:
L. B.
| Palm Beach, Florida
A case of being truly better late than never
Twelve Steps and the Older Member
August 1955
By:
J. E.
| Bronxville, New York
Step Seven: Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings
Christmas. . .In the Place for Drunks
August 1954
By:
Les D.
Selected for reprinting from December 1949 Grapevine by Al S., editor Dec. 1948-Dec. 1951
The Unbeliever
September 1996
<emphasis type="italic">One of the original twenty-nine stories printed in the First Edition of the Big Book,</emphasis> Alcoholics Anonymous, <emphasis type="italic">published in 1935, this story was taken out when the Second Edition was published in 195
Lost--One Anonymity
July 1961
By:
F C.
| New York City, New York
The Post Office was communications center in this little seaside resort, and the good folks there really carried the message
A Spell of Protection
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By:
Jacob E.
| Tacoma, Wash.
The magic of making yourself available in AA
How I Do It
May 2026
| How the steps changed my life
By:
Aaron H.
| Bishop, California
Here’s a quick rundown of how one member does the Steps. It’s a way that works for him
Pipeline Buddies
March 2026
| AA & the Family
By:
Francis H.
| Lakewood, California
Two sober guys grabbing a few seconds of fellowship before the workday begins is good stuff. But this day included a hug
The War Within
February 2026
| Getting Through Tough Times
By:
Terry M.
| Wheaton, Illinois
After an emotional, gut-wrenching tour in Vietnam, he came home with a Bronze Star—and a drinking problem
Am I An Alcoholic?
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By:
Joe L.
| Des Moines, IA
The answer, at age 22, was a definitive “Yes!”
One Swing at a Time
January 2026
| Stories for Day Counters
By:
R.H.
| Bismarck, North Dakota
On Tuesday nights, AA buddies meet to laugh, joke and share their lives. Oh yeah, and to play a little golf
Hear Hear!
December 2025
| Sober Holidays & Remote Communities
By:
Marie S.
A sober woman shares about the challenges hard of hearing members have and some solutions she’s found
Worst Twelfth Step Call Ever
December 2025
| Sober Holidays & Remote Communities
By:
Jim M.
| Lawrenceville, Georgia
A Newfound Peace
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By:
E.K.
| Crestwood, Ky.
When a serious operation loomed, his Higher Power helped him face his fears
My Love Affair with Bars
October 2025
| AA & Technology
By:
Esther H.
| Carrollton, Texas
She craved her favorite watering holes—she even sang in many. Until one day at 50, the lights came on
