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Hope, After All

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: M.P.
Her losses mounted even after escaping an abusive marriage, but today she is sober and a “woman of valor”

Carried To Carry The Message

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Lisa K. | Pittsford, N.Y.
Slow and steady wins the race

Keep Coming Back

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Kent S. | Salt Lake City, Utah
Every time he relapsed, AA picked him up again—and told him to keep on coming

When truth stares at you

February 2021 | Sponsorship
By: Peter B. | Petaluma, Calif.
It was the look that changed his life, from someone whose words he’ll never forge

The Hard and Stubborn Lot

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: M.C. | Belchertown, Mass
Fearful at first, he helped an inmate find a life outside of prison—and discovered they shared more than he had thought possible

The Outside Members

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Lisa S. | Nashville, Tenn.
Inside or outside of prison, the common denominator is one alcoholic helping another

Return to Bourbon St.

January 2020 | Spiritual Awakenings
By: D.K. | St. Louis, Mo.
For years, New Year’s Eve was a drunken blur. Now that she’s sober, she can remember it

Is Adversity Getting to You? Try Rule #62!

March 2019 | What’s On Your Mind?
By: Tracey C. | Pomeroy, Ohio
A simple rule changed her mantra from “Why Me?” to “Why Not Me?”

Long Strange Trip

June 2018
By: Andy G. | Midland, Mich.
They were childhood buddies who drank and drugged together, then got sober. Now they were taking one final road trip

My way out

March 2018
By: Karen A. | New York, New York
On a sad hike through the English woods, she found the path back to gratitude

The Gift of Receiving

March 2018
By: Yogi T. | Incline Village, Nev
Faced with serious surgery and its aftermath, an AA learns that one must be willing to receive as well as to give

Outside help

June 2017
By: Shirley S.
She met a guy at a meeting and the sparks flew. Ready, set, go. Now there was work to do

Our Oasis

July 2016
On a much-needed vacation to Mexico, a sober couple take in some sun and make a host of new AA friends

Traveling to Russia

June 2015
A sober retiree tells of her experiences looking for meetings in St. Petersburg

Magic Carpet Ride

June 2014
By: James H. | Corpus Christi, Texas
Being the area Grapevine chair took him places he never dreamed of

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Dear Grapevine

May 2012

The Story of the Red Dress

April 2012
By: Scot S. | Crossville, Tennessee
She wanted a dress. He wanted her. But what they got was much better.

Houston's Flower Man

December 2011
By: Cleveland T. | Houston, Texas
With the help of AA, he went from living on Skid Row to having his house highlighted on the tourist trail

Tree of a New Life

October 2011
By: Bob M. | Tulsa, Oklahoma
A dreaded ice storm mends a doctor's bruised career

"Don't Do It, Mom, He's Not Worth It!"

June 2011
By: Tom | Osseo, Minnesota
An incident of domestic violence and a daughter's rejection was the spark he needed to get sober

Make the Connection

June 2011
By: Carol P. | Clinton, Massachusetts
Even halfway around the world in Australia, the program is there if you seek it

Legacy of resentment

December 2010
By: Tom L. | New Orleans, La.
Chains of bitterness toward his mother are shattered through forgiveness

Turkey day

November 2010
By: R.P. | Yorktown, Va.
A first sober Thanksgiving is spent staying busy and using the AA tools

A Kid like me

March 2009
By: PINKY G. | Skaneateles, New York
A troubled teen and a 40-something sponsor have more in common than they think

An Electronic Dream

June 2008
By: Daniel S. | Brooklyn, New York
MAKING VITAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE FOR AAS

The Challenge of Forgiveness

February 2008
By: Anonymous
Hope softens the pain

SUFFERING IS OPTIONAL

January 2008
By: Felix C. | Rockaway, New York
A member learns different survival skills behind the walls

No Quick Fix

September 2007
By: Joe D. | Stratford, Ontario
A story about love, pain, and sharing

Obsession Progression

June 2007
By: Melody R. | Bandon, Oregon
An AA learns that there is more to sobriety than a dry spell

The Red Shutters

July 2005
By: Marsha C. | Edmond, Oklahoma
A woman struggles between her will and God's

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