Unacceptable
October 2022
| Relapse
By:
Allen B.
| Hermosa Beach, Calif.
I stood there in line growing more and more impatient. After all, I had important things to do. I didn’t have the time to stand in line waiting for their social hour to end.
Hidden Surprises
August 2022
| Sober Travel
By:
Cecilia D.S.R.
| Ajax, Ontario
Using the word “allergy” to explain my needs to people has worked very well for me over the years. I immediately get a server’s attention when I use that word.
Learn To Take Less And Get More
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Tim D.
| Lexington, KY
For this alcoholic, sobriety is all about the ABC’s
Sobriety Is Not Always A Straight Road
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Gary C.
| Arvada, Colo
Although he never picked up a drink, he found himself off track when it came to sobriety
Distracted
March 2021
| Making Amends
By:
Don S.
| Alexandria, Va.
He was feeling disconnected and losing interest in his virtual meetings. That’s when he came up with a plan
When misfortune falls
February 2018
| Title Goes Here
By:
Bill W.
| Homestead, Florida
At 26 years sober, a member in Florida finds himself in a homeless shelter. Yet he never forgets his primary purpose
Birthday Party Syndrome
February 2018
| Title Goes Here
By:
Ellyn S.
| Miami, Fla.
It was a glamorous party, among beautiful people—but what happened next stayed with her until she chose recovery and changed her life
I Never Would Have Guessed It
November 2017
| Issue Title Here
By:
Cheryl O.
| Niceville, FL
Thirty years of growing up in AA, one step at a time, one day at a time, one experience at a time
AA Has Never Lied To Me
May 2017
Night, after night, commitment after commitment, he found that giving the gift of service led him to a new life
Who Are You Going to Call?
August 2016
Just weeks into sobriety, she moved to a new town, on a street lined with bars, and found herself a phone call away from a relapse
The Difference a Day Makes
October 2015
The January Issue of Grapevine Is Here
January 2014
This month's special section features stories by members who got sober young
Why So Rigid?
January 2013
By:
Robert F.
| Sequim, Washington
Are we hearing too many “musts” in AA? One member thinks we might be
Web Exclusive: Dark Groups
December 2011
By:
Anonymous
| Eugene, Oregon
A member discusses the phenomenon of groups who don't participate in area service
Days of Wine and Self-Pity
October 2011
By:
Moira
She had to put both addictions down and practice gratitude in order to recover
Not Fooling Anyone, Even Myself
March 2011
By:
Jim D.
| Sylvania, Ohio
An old-timer’s journey out of fear and shame that people would find out he joined AA
Web Exclusive: I Was Becoming My Own Higher Power
March 2011
By:
Loretta C.
| Mahwah, New Jersey
A member got so involved in service, she forgot her primary purpose.
FROM THE PULPIT
October 2010
By:
BILL R.
| Salisbury, N.C.
A preacher learns it wasn't such a good idea to reveal his AA membership
The Blessings of an "S" Curve
June 2005
By:
Matt A.
| Tucson, Arizona
A drunk driver has a lot to be grateful for
The Question of Clubs
June 2004
By:
Linda W.
| Libertyville, Illinois
What's the connection between clubs and AA?
Just Call Me
May 2003
By:
Judith H.
| Morristown, New Jersey
It's funny: once you talk with strangers, they're not really strangers anymore
