AA on the Local
April 1967
By:
J. W. S.
| White Plains, New York
A Twelfth Step session in the cab of the locomotive
Twelve Steps to Slimness
May 1966
By:
Anonymous
| Jupiter, Florida
What does an alcoholic do when he finds himself sober--and very fat?
Those Vulgar Words
July 1964
By:
Anonymous
Comments from a cross section of AA on the speaker with a flair for ripe language
Steady Girl!
November 1962
By:
J. G.
| New York, New York
Try these tested, proved methods for acquiring simulated stability.
The Idea of Co-sponsorship
October 1962
By:
W. L. G.
| New Rochelle, New York
Are some things so intimate we can't discuss them with our regular sponsor?
Metragoo and Old Vinegar
June 1962
By:
C. R. K.
| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Alkies substitute the strangest things
Unexpected Dividend
November 1961
By:
L. H.
| Hollywood, California
The Los Angeles Central Office handles 36,000 calls a year. But a volunteer remembers this one. . .
No Case Is Hopeless
October 1961
By:
Dave H.
| Pretoria
The pigeon, a deaf mute who knew no English, "got the message" through a Latin Bible
P.S. From the Editor
September 1961
Love Is an Alternating Current
June 1961
By:
M. C.
| Pleasantville, New York
Awareness of this power enables us to give and receive
Across the Editor's Desk
March 1961
The Steps Changed My Life
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| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
R.P.
| Montreal, Quebec
Step by Step, his life is a work in progress
Bar Buddies
June 2024
| Happy Birthday Grapevine!
By:
Bob H.
| North Providence, Rhode Island
Who knew that the guys he once served beer to would one day help him find a sponsor?
Naked before my creator
May 2024
| How the Steps Changed My Life
By:
Doug R.
| Los Angeles, California
One member strips the Fifth Step down to this: If we don’t do this vital Step, we might go back to drinking
Beyond what I Imagined
May 2024
| How the Steps Changed My Life
By:
Michelle B.
| Kelowna, British Columbia
How the Steps helped her become more patient, tolerant, authentic, useful and right-sized
More Fun Than You Think
January 2025
| Spirituality and Prayer
By:
P.M.
| La Mesa, California
Everybody quiet!
Our group’s GSR is about to give his report!
Our group’s GSR is about to give his report!
Window of Opportunity
December 2023
| Remote Communities and sober holidays
By:
T.R.
| Isleton, California
At six months sober, his view of the world was getting much better. Well...not this day
A Whole New Life
November 2023
| Gratitude
By:
Elizabeth N.
| Commerce, Michigan
Not only has AA transformed how she works and lives, but she’s learned to trust and love the journey
Love
November 2023
| Gratitude
By:
C.C.
| North Hollywood, California
The longer he stays sober, the more he learns the value of passing on that inner glow
A Job Well Done
October 2023
| Mid-Sobriety Challenges
By:
Matt L.
| Denver, Colorado
A determined newcomer shares his amusing journey of getting sober through service
A Bountiful Higher Power
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| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Loren S.
| South Bend, Ind.
Restored to reality—rather than sanity—he finds his true path
Trick or Treat
October 2023
| Mid-Sobriety Challenges
By:
Mary W.
| Oswego, Illinois
Thanks to AA, a mom learns to laugh and let go so the future is no longer spooky
Lucky in Peru
August 2023
| AA in the Military
By:
Lucky M. (Suerte M.)
| Brooklyn, New York
A trans AA member celebrates her two year anniversary in a beautiful place where the language of the heart is spoken
Truly belonging
June 2023
| Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
By:
J.B.
| Santa Rosa, California
From her earliest days, the“Twelve and Twelve” helped her feel part of. Who knew even more joy would come?
Helping Our Own
May 2023
| Home Group
By:
Diane K.
| Washington, D.C.
No AA meetings, no Big Book, no literature...what was she to do? Home group to the rescue!
A Fleeting Glimpse
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By:
Barnes B.
| White River Junction, Vt.
With each attempt to get sober, we get a little closer