Stranded Sobriety
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Shannon R.
| Willemstad, Curaçao
When a small island becomes a haven of hope and sobriety
In the Right Place
April 2026
| Getting into General Service
By:
Isa W.
| New York, New York
Forty-seven years ago she stumbled into AA, still drunk, wearing six-inch high heels. A day she’ll never forget
Please Take One!
January 2026
| Stories for Day Counters
By:
Scott S.
| Mooresville, North Carolina
He had no idea that coming across a well-placed pamphlet rack one day would change his life so much
How I Stayed Sober Till New Year’s
December 2025
| Sober Holidays & Remote Communities
By:
Amber S.
| Mt. Clemens, Michigan
At a few months sober, she was dreading the upcoming holidays. Luckily, her sponsor had a festive solution
It Might Have Been the Time
November 2025
| Early days of AA
By:
Lois W.
| New York, New York
In a 1950 Grapevine article, Lois, our cofounder’s wife, shared how she came to apply the program to her own life
Don’t You Know Who I Am?
October 2025
| AA & Technology
By:
Daryl R.
| New Bern, North Carolina
A meltdown at a conference gives a newcomer the chance to practice his first emergency Tenth Step
It Keeps Getting Better
September 2025
| Stories of Gratitude
By:
Paul K.
| Burlington, Ontario
This husband and dad had lots of questions. Good thing his sponsor Dave had lots of suggestions
We’re in This Together
August 2025
| Atheist & Agnostic Members
By:
Ron B.
| Costa Mesa, California
One member shares why he joins in with his group’s prayers rather than rebel and be different
Whooooole Bunches of Love
May 2025
| Young and Sober
By:
Matthew C.
| Coram, New York
Diving into service and YPAA events—with lots of hugs—is an experience he says you must not miss
We Keep Going
April 2025
| Making Amends
By:
Tom M.
| Belvidere, Illinois
A string of major losses gave him the challenge of a lifetime, but his sobriety never wavered. AA was always there
Too Good to Be True
December 2024
| Remote Communities and Sober Holidays
By:
H.G.
| San Juan Capistrano, California
Your never know what surprises you’ll find when you stick around and share stories
Just Another AA Story
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Jessica G.
| Huntington Beach, Calif.
Her fight for sobriety found a happy ending in the Steps
Welcome Back
June 2024
| Happy Birthday Grapevine!
By:
Betsy W.
| Sarasota, Florida
Drinking before work, having DUIs and blackouts, her job was on the line. Luckily, she had a boss who understood
Faith & Flashlights
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
By:
Debra B.
| Panama City, Florida
A hurricane destroyed her town and cut off all power. Luckily, she had another power and AA friends with warm coffee
Under-Slept, Over-Served
January 2017
He got drunk and missed a crucial career meeting—but found that his Higher Power had an even bigger job in store for him.
Wherever We’re Needed
December 2016
By:
Jen K.
| Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
A delegate from the Yukon Territory shares what she’s learned about the challenges of some of our most remote communities
Bye bye, for now
November 2016
Even after many years, he still needs to change course and turn the ship to keep the focus on others
Sober Sisters
September 2016
Following in her sister’s footsteps, but finding her own path, she discovers that “one day at a time” is more than just a slogan
Raising the roof
June 2016
For a motion to raise money to fix up a church, Tradition Six hit the nail on the head
The Perfect Scheme
May 2016
She became a GSR to find romance. She fell in love alright -- with the Fellowship
A Prayer for Jim
April 2016
The day he lost his way was the same day he discovered some words that opened up his heart
Bernie's Big Arrival
January 2016
If you’re new in town and you’re waiting for special treatment, pick up a broom
Scooped Up
November 2015
Greta helped many women in AA, but luckily for Emily, this day she had time for one more
A Sketchy Fourth Step
April 2015
By:
Wave P.
| Fresno, California
With help from her sponsor, a member with a learning difficulty did some Step work she thought she’d never be able to do
Lucy Amongst the Stars
February 2015
By:
Lucy M.
| Los Angeles, California
She came back down to earth in Los Angeles one dawn after a night of drinking
Truck Stop Angels
August 2014
By:
Rachel R.
| Rocky Mount, North Carolina
In search of food, clean clothes and an AA meeting, a tired driver hits the road and finds a truckload of kindness
Pearl and the Pigeon
July 2014
By:
Phyll T.
| Parry Sound, Ontario,
At the time, she couldn't see how these two women in an old pickup truck would help her find her way home
The Things That Matter
June 2014
By:
Ed L.
| Wrightwood, California
Alcohol no longer is the most important thing in his life
The Boy in the Light Blue Truck
April 2014
By:
Katie K.
| Wilmington, North Carolina
How a boy, a crab and sweet summer rain gave her the courage to let go
