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Fear of Firsts

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: MJ I. | Schamburg, Ill.
The first time you hit a party without drinking, check in with a fellow AA—and read this article

Just the Right Time

January 2025 | Spirituality and Prayer
By: Shirley P. | Agoura Hills, Calfornia
As she walked along the beach, exhausted from anger and ego, she thanked her Higher Power for saving her

No Ordinary Lunch

December 2024 | Remote Communities and Sober Holidays
By: Anonymous | Louisville, Kentucky
One day in a quiet suburban neighborhood, a meeting of two friends becomes a life-saving opportunity to reach out

A Beautiful Finish

July 2024 | Annual Prison Issue
By: Drew J. | Abbotsford, British Columbia
To celebrate milestones in their AA prison group, some members came up with a creative idea, and the results fit right in their pockets

So How Did I Get Here?

May 2024 | How the Steps Changed My Life
By: Patrick J. | Albuquerque, New Mexico
What made him say yes to that kind AA man more than four decades ago? Ask his Higher Power

Goodbye My Friend

February 2024 | Getting Through Tough Times
By: Anonymous | Pennsylvania
A member shares his love, fear and sadness as a longtime AA friend says he’s leaving the program

An AA Story

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Anonymous
From despair in rural Massachusetts to a fulfilling life in Paris – a story of letting go and taking responsibility

Love

November 2023 | Gratitude
By: C.C. | North Hollywood, California
The longer he stays sober, the more he learns the value of passing on that inner glow

A Job Well Done

October 2023 | Mid-Sobriety Challenges
By: Matt L. | Denver, Colorado
A determined newcomer shares his amusing journey of getting sober through service

Who’s in Charge?

September 2023 | Young & Sober
By: George H. | Kingston, New Hampshire
A member shares his thoughts on how AA is organized and who’s the ultimate authority

Truly belonging

June 2023 | Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
By: J.B. | Santa Rosa, California
From her earliest days, the“Twelve and Twelve” helped her feel part of. Who knew even more joy would come?

AA News

October 2022 | Relapse
A Lifetime of Service

Doing The Footwork

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Anonymous | Portland, Ore.
He thought he was only “sort of” an alcoholic—until he took the Steps necessary to admit he was powerless

The heart has is reason

July 2021 | The Annual Prison Issue
By: Charley K. | Olympia, Wash.
From a secular childhood in Kansas to a sober life of spiritual awareness was not as far as it seemed

Inside Issue

October 2020 | Money and Sobriety
By: Steve S. | Bloomfield, N.J.
Beaten by liquor and full of fear, he had lots and lots of opinions. Thankfully, because of Tradition Ten, we didn’t

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Swimming with Mom

February 2017
By: Romee D. | New York, New York
Drenched in memories, she dove into the past to make amends to the woman who never gave up on her

Close call in Botswana

February 2017
By: Loran H.
After a big move and a lot of traveling, she let AA slip away. Then one evening in Africa, an old visitor arrived

Last Chance

November 2016
He’d blown a lot of chances, but one last offer of help came his way, he grabbed it, and began trying to help other people

It Works at Work

November 2015
Angry and resentful at her coworkers, she stepped on toes and they retaliated. What was she to do? AA had the answer

The Angriest Newcomer

September 2015
She was desperate to take the edge off, but afraid to go back to her vodka martinis

My Lucky Day in Vegas

August 2015
Desperate to stay sober on a business trip, a newcomer takes action and wins big

Man of Many Talents

April 2015
By: Eric K. | Crosslake, Minnesota
His ride into AA service has taken some wonderful turns and he's yet to hit the breaks

Swimming through Sobriety

November 2014
By: Laura C. | Burke, Virginia
She found out that she could get as much joy from not drinking as she did from her favorite hobby

My Messy Valentine

February 2014
By: Doug M. | New York, New York
Some people lose their car on a night out—he misplaced his girlfriend

The Perfect Table

January 2013
By: Laura J. | Mammoth Lakes, California
On a crazy mission to update her kitchen, a newcomer hits the road to Reno

Plane Talk

May 2012
By: Bill P. | Eagle, Wisconsin
Reaching out to a stranger in the air lifted him up higher

Web Exclusive: A Family in AA

September 2011
By: Deidra H. | Bainbridge, Georgia
A woman tells how she sobered up in the same home group as her mother and brother

Caught on Tape

May 2011
By: Brooklyn W. | Jacksonville, Florida
He couldn’t believe the belligerent monster on the TV screen was him

Get a Commitment

March 2011
By: Roxanne R. | Valley Center, California
Her sponsor said she’d better start doing service if she wanted to stay sober

OUR SOBER NETWORK

May 2010
By: TOM T. | Harford, N.Y.
An AA carries the message through his service commitments

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