Four More Explanations in "Slip" Clinic
April 1946
A.A.'s Country-wide News Circuit
March 1946
A Prescription for Sobriety
June 1945
Problems of Cooperation Between AA and Other Treatment Programs
November 2000
By:
Charles H. Aharan, Ph.D.
| Lake Erie Region, London, Ontario
From The April 1971 Grapevine
His Conscience
June 1992
One Song At A Time
November 2025
| Early days of AA
By:
Landon H.
| Knoxville, Tennessee
This newcomer thought the fun was over, but Living Sober told him it wasn’t so. Time to get out the guitar
Rescue Dog
May 2025
| Young and Sober
By:
Ron B.
| Centennial, Colorado
A man shares about the challenges of finding a sponsor after moving to a new town with 10 years sober
Hi Mom, It’s Me
August 2024
| Dating & Relationships
By:
Lauren Elizabeth L.
| Tallahassee, Florida
For years she carried the guilt and shame for rejecting her alcoholic mother, but through the Steps, she found love and forgiveness
I’m Your Man
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
By:
Eric Z.
| Lafayette, Colorado
His long, beautiful journey with Jack included race cars, Big Books and, yes, matzo ball soup
Just Don’t Drink
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Bill F.
| Anaheim, Calif.
Even after more than 40 years in the program, he still carries his sobriety chip with him
The Wrestling Match Called Life
June 1991
By:
Anonymous
| Maine
One alcoholic sharing his or her experience, strength, and hope with another is the heart of Alcoholics Anonymous. This month, six more AAs share their thoughts on this topic, so vital to AA's future.
From Loathing to Love
July 1983
By:
J. D.
| Queens Village, New York
They were brother and sister, but never friends--until AA
Physical Awakening
May 1983
By:
D. J.
| Columbus, Ohio
Can we make the most of sobriety if we concentrate on mental and spiritual development but neglect our physical recovery?
Making Amends
December 1981
By:
P. M.
| Riverside, Illinois
The Twelve Steps give us a way to repair and rebuild the past
A Motley Crew
October 1981
By:
W. H.
| Manhattan, New York
Tradition 3 - The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking
Governed By Love
September 1981
By:
W. H.
| Manhattan, New York
Tradition 2 - For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority--a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern
Living the Steps
December 1978
By:
S. M.
| Joliet, Illinois
Self-acceptance was only one of many rewards he found in working and reworking the Steps