A Word to the Wise
May 1987
By:
J. C.
| West Henrietta, New York
The difference between acceptance and change
The Power of the Program
July 1978
By:
C. S.
| Tulsa, Oklahoma
Continuing work on the Steps will keep us connected with
AA and the Religion Turnoff
September 1977
By:
J. W.
| Manhattan, New York
Does our image of religiosity scare off too many suffering alcoholics?
A Gift Unexpected
December 1976
By:
T. H.
| Albuquerque, New Mexico
When the miracle happened, that cold December 24 became a day in summer
The Care and Nurture of the Old-timer
November 1975
By:
J. P. L.
How can we hold the active interest of our indispensable "elder statesmen"? - From the December 1960 Grapevine
The Search for Quality
December 1973
By:
M. E. S.
| Manhattan, New York
Can we continue to progress throughout our AA lives?
The Emperor's Clothes
May 1973
By:
E. S.
| Brooklyn, New York
The alcoholic executive is shielded by those around him who close their eyes to the problem
Is This Sanity?
May 1972
By:
R. K.
| Los Angeles, California
She thought it was madness to live in the real world without escape
Fifth day--plans for the future
June 1969
By:
Sister Ignatia
An interview delivered in a panel discussion before the Catholic Hospital Association of the United States and Canada at Philadelphia in 1951
What Does 'Powerless' Mean?
February 1966
By:
R. D. G.
| Los Angeles
A suggestion that we expand the idea of powerlessness over alcohol so as to attract the not-yet-ruined alcoholic
From Hopeless To Hopeful
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
April P.
| White Lake, Mich.
Freeing herself was a long journey—but ultimately, she found her way
Wacky women
February 2023
| Making Amends
By:
Rhoni M.
| Scottsdale, Ariz.
She was outvoted. Everyone liked the new meeting name but her. And it only took 10 years to change her mind!
Through the pain
January 2023
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
Dick G.
| Eugene, Ore.
A father shares his journey during the last days of his daughter’s life. Thankfully he was sober
Bright Lights of Fun
November 2022
| Fun in Sobriety
By:
Snow P.
| Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
When getting sober, we redefine fun. For her, it’s joy, contentment and authentic belly laughs
Making the call
October 2022
| Relapse
By:
Marie R.
| Brisbane, QLD
She used to reach for a drink; now she grabs the phone. It’s a simple action that saves lives
Back to jail
July 2022
| The Annual Prison Issue
By:
Dani M.
| Charleroi, Pa.
She knew what she had to do. Little did she know it would open a door to something she loves
The Boisterous Bunch
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
By:
Roxane R.
| Valley Center, Calif.
Hey, it was the 80s. We were rowdy and having fun. But we stayed sober and we had each other’s backs
Minority Heard
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
By:
Beth D.
| Coral Springs, Fla.
One night at her business meeting there was a unanimous vote...oh wait...there’s one more hand
A Common Desire
March 2022
| Emotional Sobriety
By:
Anonymous
| Essex
Young, old, gay, straight, trans, Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, atheist, angry, happy, sad... if we don’t want to drink, we’re welcome
Getting the word out
October 2021
| Cooperation With Professionals (CPC)
By:
Carol K.
| Sarasota, Fla.
Even during a pandemic, this CPC committee is helping professionals learn about AA
Torn apart
August 2021
| Seniors in AA
By:
Gail V.
| Burlington, Ontario
The letter to her sister may have been ripped up. But the lesson she learned about making amends was delivered
It’s a way of life
June 2021
| Dating & Relationships
By:
Vera T.
| White Sulphur Springs, Mont.
Woodstoves, rides with strangers, wonderful friends and lots of coffee. An oldtimer remembers the early days
Barn Raising!
May 2021
| Our Twelve Steps
By:
Rob P.
| Huntington Station, N.Y.
A pandemic can’t stop this group from meeting in style, thanks to Vito and a lot of sweat and glue
Time to be kind
December 2020
| Remote Communities + Sober Holidays
By:
Matt M.
| San Antonio, Texas
Through a little faith and effort, a husband’s longtime holiday resentment becomes a gift to someone he loves
Keeping Me Afloat
December 2020
| Remote Communities + Sober Holidays
By:
Greg H.
| Park Forest, Ill.
A remote Navy man discovers Loners Internationalists and starts making friends and staying sober in every port