Like a Frog in a Frying Pan
January 1978
By:
J. S.
| Pebble Beach, California
A psychological experiment of relevance to those of us who wait until things get too hot
More Is Not Necessarily Better
May 1977
By:
C. C.
| North Hollywood, California
When we're happy, we're the happiest; when we're sad, we're the saddest. If one is good, two are better. We are the "excessive" people
When Do We Say 'I'm in AA'?
August 1976
By:
Anonymous
| Santa Barbara, California
Three members discuss this vital, but often misunderstood, spiritual foundation of our Fellowship
Those Marvelous 12 Steps
November 1975
By:
Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick
An interpretation of the Steps by an eminent scholar who was not one of us--but was always one with us - From AA Today, published in 1960 by The AA Grapevine, Inc.
When the Big "I" Becomes Nobody
November 1975
By:
Harry M. Tiebout, MD
From the September 1965 Grapevine
The Fourth Step to Self-discovery
August 1975
By:
S. H.
| Bellevue, Washington
Inventory-taking can pay big dividends
From the Cave of the Fallen Angels
March 1975
By:
E. S.
| Manhattan, New York
The words and the phrases may vary from time to time, but the basic message of the AA experience goes on unchanged
My First Alcoholic Patient
September 1974
By:
Frank A. Seixas, MD
A 19-page section of sharing by members of the medical profession
Your God Or Mine
September 1971
By:
R. B.
| Venice, California
Resentment ran riot when others differed with his concept of a Higher Power
1st Step
January 1970
By:
B. L.
| Manhattan, New York
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol. . .that our lives had become unmanageable.
Embracing Change and Tradition Five
A member applies her sense of this tradition to various AA customs
When the Big "I" Becomes Nobody
September 1965
By:
Harry M. Tiebout, M.D.
Why stress anonymity in AA? There is a profound psychological reason. Here a distinguished psychiatrist, an old friend of AA, and a Class A (non-alcoholic) Trustee of our General Service Board gives his insight into it.
The Spiritual Kind of Thirst
August 1965
By:
Don McF.
| Los Angeles, California
God as we understand Him
The Pink Cloud and After
September 1955
By:
Harry M. TIEBOUT, M.D.
One of AA's first friends in psychiatry points out "the road beyond the miracle
Recovery Prime Objective
September 1951
The Big Picture
April 2026
| Getting into General Service
By:
Jennifer R.
| Seattle, Washington
When in doubt about the right way to do things, she’s learned to ask others, let go and hold onto Rule 62
Who Rescued Who?
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Darrell L.
| Kennewick,, Wash.
A nine pound dog saves an alcoholic in despair
The Ride of My Life
January 2026
| Stories for Day Counters
By:
Liz W.
| Savannah, Georgia
A sober motorcycle fan in Georgia gets active in AA, lands a great job and finds a soulmate—all on two hardworking wheels
Not Needed: My Opinion
October 2025
| AA & Technology
By:
Barbara H.
| Pennington, New Jersey
Our Tenth Tradition helps her group sidestep controversies. It’s also great for family and home
A New Dad
June 2025
| Annual Prison Issue
By:
Greg B.
| Herdon, Virginia
During a painful divorce, a newcomer father learns through Step Six to let go of fear and focus on the joy
Hitting the Road
May 2025
| Young and Sober
By:
Dave H.
| Lincoln, Nebraska
Don’t need beer for this! Dave and Pat are having a blast checking off their bucket list. Next stop: GSO in New York City!
Keeping Close To AA
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Nancy F.
| Portland, Ore.
She made several moves, but never left AA behind
Back on Track
March 2025
| Sober and Out
By:
David L.
| New Smyrna Beach, Florida
His road in recovery got stagnant and was heading downhill. Time to change direction and get moving
The Last Stop On The Block
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
G.S.
| Kansas City, Mo.
His last stop was his first step toward sobriety
Just The Movement of the Hand
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Susan C.
| St. Louis, Mo.
Sometimes the physical connects us to the spiritual
God’s Hand In Step Nine
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Bonney R.
| Langley, British Columbia
An amends sweeps things clean, but the outcome isn’t what she had hoped
Mind Your Business
June 2024
| Happy Birthday Grapevine!
By:
Steven D.
| Truro, Nova Scotia
What to do when your AA meeting becomes a place to advertise?
One member learns to speak up
One member learns to speak up
We Stick to What Works
May 2024
| How the Steps Changed My Life
By:
George H.
| Kingston, New Hampshire
While trying to help someone through the Steps, he got an important reminder to stay close to our primary purpose