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When It’s Time

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Lori W. | Smithers, BC
Coming to AA after four “dry” years not drinking, she discovered the joy of fellowship

It’s Just What We Do

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: C.M. | Cascade Locks, Ore.
Her home group gave this faltering newcomer a “precious gift” that set her on the path to sobriety

The First Time

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Robert S. | Charlottesville, Va.
As a beginner, facing his desire to drink taught him a sobriety-long lesson

Keep Listening

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: David C. | Estero., Fla.
Voices from the rooms that keep us sober

On a Dark Morning

June 2025 | Annual Prison Issue
By: Tom L. | Albany, Georgia
At five years sober he woke up hating everyone, including himself. Time to pick up the phone

Relapse or S.L.I.P.?

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: J. S. | Forks, Wash.
She could go for weeks at a time without drinking, so why did she need AA?

Who Would Ever Have Imagined?

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Lori L. | Indianapolis, Ind.
She thought she had it all, but without sobriety it meant nothing

Old Faithful

April 2024 | Happy Birthday Big Book!
By: Tammie E. | Utica, New York
The book that just collected dust for months one day became the most important thing in her life

Finding my Crew

February 2024 | Getting Through Tough Times
By: P.M. | Holladay, Utah
When he crash-landed in a Cincinnati clubhouse at 23, he had no idea how his new life would take off

Roger & Me

December 2023 | Remote Communities and sober holidays
By: Jamie M. | San Francisco, California
A sponsor shares about a longtime relationship that left him with the most precious gifts

I’ll be fine

October 2023 | Mid-Sobriety Challenges
By: Charles G. | New York
At 17 years sober, a dad gets busy with life and takes a break from AA. To his horror, the disease didn’t rest

One of the guys

August 2023 | AA in the Military
By: DeAnna K. | Alexandria, Virginia
She drank the other pilots under the table and out-performed them in the sky. How could she be an alcoholic?

With Pen & Hope

July 2023 | Annual Prison Issue
By: Anonymous
With letters and calls, she walked her through the Steps and on the way to a new life

Happy Hour

May 2023 | Home Group
By: Ann B. | Sunset Beach Calif., USA
Who would have guessed she’d find a home group she loves in a former beach town bar?

FEARis Wheel

October 2022 | Relapse
By: Ron B. | Winnipeg, Manitoba
A fun sober trip to the circus with the kids—what could possibly go wrong? Cue the Serenity Prayer!

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Stitch and Giggle

May 2012
By: Laura J. | Palm Springs, California
With a firm hand, she showed a newcomer how to create a sober pattern that wouldn't unravel

The Next Right Step

May 2012
By: Keith H. | McMinnville, Oregon
He got a little help from his higher power in trying to figure out what to do

Learning to Fly

August 2011
By: Bob B. | Puyallup, Washington
An Air Force pilot swaps his flight manual for a Big Book and avoids disaster

Notes from the 61st General Service Conference

August 2011
By: C.B., Past-Trustee | Redfield, Arkansas
A past General Service Board Trustee shares his experience

In the County Workhouse

July 2011
By: Scott S.
A sober man makes amends for his DUIs by taking meetings to imprisoned drunk drivers

Slow bottom

May 2011
By: Patrick B. | Napa, Indiana
Drinking at work meant he was an alcoholic, so he quit the job

The Twelve and Twelve at Noon

May 2011
By: Tom G. | Albuquerque, New Mexico
At lunchtime meetings, a member learns through the Twelve Steps to experience a sober circle of life

More ups than downs

May 2011
By: F. M. | New Canaan, Connecticut
A prank shows her the futility of her rage while working on the Fifth Step

No More Secrets

March 2011
By: Scott M. | CampHill, Pennsylvania
A prayer to God sent him to prison—but it also set him free

Just one drink away

July 2009
By: Tony P. | San Francisco, Calif.
Doing the work and remembering the past reminds an AA not to pick up

A white towel experience

May 2009
By: STEPHANIE B. | Ames, Iowa
A 19-year-old gets the message during a hallucination

STARTING OUT EARLY

March 2009
By: BRIAN M. | Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Fear and pain drive a young AA to take suggestions

AA Takes Root in Khon Kaen

February 2009
By: Johnny R. | Khon Kaen
A member moves to a remote part of Thailand and helps get meetings started

RESTRAINT OF TONGUE AND MOUSE

June 2008
By: Anonymous
The spirit of AA's anonymity Traditions online

Doctor's Orders

April 2008
By: Murray M. | Salem, Oregon

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