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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

My first 30 years

September 2019 | Young & Sober
By: Tom L. | Des Plaines, Illinois

What's it worth?

April 2018
By: Scott S. | Burlington, Wisconsin

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

Common bond

January 2018 | Sponsorship
By: Jeffrey C. | Manalapan, New Jersey

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

Can't Talk Right Now

May 2016
By: Sheila Mc. | San Francisco, Calif.

The Difference a Day Makes

October 2015

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Sybil and Tex

January 2014
By: Troy W. | Kemah, Texas

The January Issue of Grapevine Is Here

January 2014
This month's special section features stories by members who got sober young

To Ban or Not To Ban

September 2013
By: David S. | New York, New York

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

Editor's Note

October 2008
By: The Editor

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

Getting the Job Done

July 2001
By: Al H. | Bakersfield, California
The Home Group<lbHeartbeat of AA

A Piece of Cake

May 2001
By: Jane J. | Enumclaw, Washington

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