Bring to the table
July 2019
| The Prison Issue
By:
Bradley W.
| Plymouth, Wisconsin
A sober prisoner discovers that hanging out in the day room is the place to be
What a lift?
July 2019
| The Prison Issue
By:
José M.
| Anthem, Arizona
A ride up the mountain with his AA friends takes a serious turn, but delivers a memorable surprise
A front-row seat
July 2019
| The Prison Issue
By:
Butch M.
| Santee, California
Helping other guys not only keeps him sober, but gives him the gift to see God change lives
Running out the clock
April 2019
| Relapse
By:
Caren S.
| Kansas City, Missouri
One night in LA, many years ago, a desire to drink took her on a ride she’ll never forget
Transferred
March 2019
| What’s On Your Mind?
By:
Thomas D.
| Vista, California
A tragic event sends a Navy man on a journey to AA and faith
My first 600 meetings
October 2018
By:
Bruce F.
| Boca Raton, Florida
Have you ever been disturbed by the member who reeks of booze? Here’s his story
Let me off this plane!
September 2018
By:
Lucas C.
| Duncan, British Columbia
His drinking caused him to push everyone away, but now he needed them. This was his final boarding call
A father's wish
May 2018
By:
Bob R.
| Shelburne, Vermont
Years of drinking had driven his sons away. Now he wanted more than anything to have them back in his life
Life of the party
May 2018
By:
Mary Lou C.
| Santa Fe, New Mexico
Terrified, she opened the door to the Sunset room and heard people laughing. She's been celebrating now for 35 years
How I learned to love “To Wives”
February 2018
| Title Goes Here
By:
Dan C.
| Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
He used to roll his eyes and groan. But not anymore
Seeing 20-20
December 2017
| Issue Title Here
By:
Mark M.
He stood at a doorway, confused, doubtful and hopeless. And then took a single step forward…
Out of the woods
September 2017
By:
Christopher D.
| Harrison, New Jersey
It took him a while, but he finally found the fellowship he was craving under the trees
21 men
July 2017
By:
Patrick M.
| Wilmington, Delaware
Under difficult circumstances, a group of sober prisoners find that patience and persistance pay off
Early diagnosis
March 2017
By:
Robert P.
| Amity, Oregon
A doctor gave him a prescription for his shakes. Turned out there was no need for a second opinion
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.
AA In the Far Reaches Of Canada
September 2003
By:
Allan O.
| Brooks, Alberta
There are all kinds of ways to carry the message--even by speakerphone
Sobriety Test
May 2003
By:
Cookie W.
| Virginia Beach, Virginia
The first time tragedy struck, she got wasted. The second time, she admitted defeat and found strength.
Serenade
October 2002
By:
Tony S.
| Naples, Florida
Friends singing the old AA refrains brought him through his darkest hours
Yes, Ma'am! Yes, Ma'am! One Day at a Time
August 2002
By:
Bonnie M.
| Thomaston, Georgia
Every link in the chain matters
A daily reprieve
May 2001
By:
Philip T.
| New Hope, Pennsylvania
Reprinted from the July 1994 Grapevine
My Life With an Alcoholic
April 1998
By:
J. C. W.
| Calgary, Alberta
From time to time, the Grapevine publishes articles by nonalcoholic friends of AA. We wanted to print this story, written by the husband of an alcoholic woman, because it is a testimony to the destructive force of alcohol--"cunning, baffling, powerful!
Attitude Adjustment
November 1997
By:
Anonymous
| York Harbor, Maine
Step 11 - Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God <emphasis type="underline">as we understood Him</emphasis>, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.