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Reaching Out For The Hand of AA

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Renee B | St. Louis, Mo.
The time for denial was over…

Pray for Us

August 2025 | Atheist & Agnostic Members
By: Pete P. | Brooklyn, New York
On the way to a sober friend’s funeral, a member is reminded about the blessed gift of showing up

Friends for Life

July 2025 | AA Celebrates 90 Wonderful Years!
By: Bill K. | Tacoma, Washington
Struggling to accept the changes that come with age, a member finds meetings and fellowship a saving grace

A Vision for Me

July 2025 | AA Celebrates 90 Wonderful Years!
By: R.C. | Watauga, Texas

Looking For A Sponsor

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: R.W. | Ionia, N.Y.
Finding that “touchstone” to a good and lasting sobriety

What I Know for Sure

February 2025 | Longtimers
By: Al L. | Hendersonville, North Carolina
Dealing with difficult life issues at 80, this longtimer makes holding onto gratitude his No. 1 job

Waiting for a Miracle

December 2024 | Remote Communities and Sober Holidays
By: Sara J.
They married brothers and drank together on the farm. Then one day, one got sober and began praying for her friend

A Prayer for Us Both

November 2024 | The Gift Of Gratitude
By: Fireman Bob S. | Carson City, Nevada

Too Young For AA?

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Nicole S. | Melissa, Texas
Was age 12 too young to get sober?

Some helpful tools for CPC service

October 2024 | CPC: Cooperation with the Professional Community

Angels There For Us

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Greg S. | Anthony, N.M.
The pain was real. His perception of his future was not

For Free And For Fun

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Deborah P | Toronto, Ontario
The laughter from her first AA conference has echoed all through her sobriety

Come For The Ride!

June 2024 | Happy Birthday Grapevine!
By: Romy S. | Trabuco Canyon, California
During a tough time, Grapevine was her lifeline. Now she makes the case to help keep Bill’s “magic carpet” flying

Thankful for all I have learned

November 2023 | Gratitude
Those drunken years lost in the dark are now invaluable experiences to help others

A Reason for Gratitude

November 2023 | Gratitude
By: Carolene B. | Natchez, Mississippi
After a tough day at a low-paying job, her Higher Power sends her the love and strength to stay grateful

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Thankful for all I have learned

November 2023 | Gratitude
Those drunken years lost in the dark are now invaluable experiences to help others

A Reason for Gratitude

November 2023 | Gratitude
By: Carolene B. | Natchez, Mississippi
After a tough day at a low-paying job, her Higher Power sends her the love and strength to stay grateful

Too Smart For AA?

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Lesley G. | Boston, Mass.
Being in the right place at the right time is more important than all the advanced degrees in the world

Be Prepared For An Experience

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Patty M. | Lakewood, Wash.
A misdirected phone call leads her to a more profound connection to AA

We’ve Been Praying for You

November 2022 | Fun in Sobriety
By: Regan B. | Chicago, Ill.
Way before she got in the door, family, friends and fellowship had her back

Speaking for Ourselves

October 2022 | Relapse
By: Alex M. | Louisville, Ky.
It’s OK to share our opinions, as long as it’s understood that they’re not AA’s

How it Worked For Me

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Stephanie H. | Oswego, Ill.
We become stronger and more beautiful for having been broken

Quick, What Does A.A.A.R.G. Stand For?

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Brandon B. | Watsonville, Calif.
Getting grateful comes in three stages—and with an acronym for every one

Texting for my life

March 2022 | Emotional Sobriety
By: Mary B. | Marion, Ohio
Her thumbs keep this newcomer centered, humble and connected. But most of all, they’re keeping her sober

Another opportunity for growth

March 2022 | Emotional Sobriety
By: Alexis C. | Bowie, Md.
How did this mom’s day get so bad so fast? Luckily, she’d been sober a while and knew just what to do

A Prayer for The Ex

January 2022 | Beginners
By: Lois L. | Chandler, Ariz.
Oh great. She’s trying to get sober and her husband is suing her. And now they suggest she pray for him? Right!

An Old-Timer For The First Time

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Bill S. | Pittsburgh, PA.
Over 35 years later, he has a beginner’s love of the program—and an old-timer’s wisdom

A Lesson for a Long-Timer

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: 
Ann T. | Redondo Beach, Calif.
After almost 30 years in recovery, she’s still learning

A Time For Acceptance

May 2021 | Our Twelve Steps
By: V.T. | San Diego, Calif.
The mother of an essential worker shares how AA helps her stay sane and grateful during a pandemic

Everything I looked for in a Bottle

January 2021 | Oldtimers!
By: Anonymous | Allenspark, Colo.
Sober since 1966, she looks back at her life as a single mother and how AA gave her everything she needed

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Quote August 11 2013

"Sober now, there was this tug at my heart, the love of one alcoholic for another."

Lafayette, Calif., June 1995 "From Wagon Trains to Jets" Voices of Long-Term Sobriety
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Quote September 9 2013

"When I'm willing to pay the price for top-shelf sobriety, 'action' is still the magic word."

Craig, Colo., January 1997 "Paying the Price for Improvement" Emotional Sobriety II
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Quote May 3

The rewards of asking for help – increased humility, connection, and trust – are well worth the effort.

Phoenix, Ariz., April 2011 "H-E-L-P” AA Grapevine
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Quote July 20, 2014

“Life is lived moment to moment ... and every moment provides me with an opportunity for growth.”

Madison, Wisconsin, November 2010 “Drama Queen,” Emotional Sobriety II

Grapevine Daily Quote January 15, 2020

“True morality has its inevitable compensations, for when we benefit someone we increase our own happiness.”

March 1949, “Mail Call,”, AA Grapevine
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Grapevine Daily Quote August 27, 2019

“In the fear of accumulated wealth and bureaucracy, we should not discover an alibi for failure to pay AA’s legitimate service expenses. For fear of controversy, our leadership should not go timid when lively debate and forthright action is a necessity.”

AA Co-Founder, Bill W., July 1965, “Responsibility Is Our Theme”, The Language of the Heart
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Grapevine Daily Quote January 19, 2020

“We should question no one's transformation -- whether it be sudden or gradual. Nor should we demand anyone's special type for ourselves, because our own experience suggests that we are apt to receive whatever may be the most useful for our needs.”

AA Co-Founder, Bill W., July 1962, “Spiritual Experiences,”, The Language of the Heart
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Quote January 3, 2015

“I have sometimes felt I must apologize for my happiness ... I am vowing, however, to give loud support to successes, not just encouraging pats to troubles and failures. I now see successful living as a natural God-given by-product of successful sobriety. I say, go for it!”

Bend, Ore., January 1986 “Let’s Take Happiness Out of the Closet,” Emotional Sobriety II
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Quote January 19, 2015

“We should question no one's transformation -- whether it be sudden or gradual. Nor should we demand anyone's special type for ourselves, because our own experience suggests that we are apt to receive whatever may be the most useful for our needs.”

AA Co-Founder, Bill W., July 1962“Spiritual Experiences,”The Language of the Heart
 
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Quote March 13, 2016

“When the shadows of my past were placed in the light, I was thankful for the ‘design for living’ that the Twelve Steps provide. It helps me to handle the shock of who I was, who I am today, and who I want to be.”

Blythe, Calif., June 2005 From: “The Value of Life” Emotional Sobriety: The Next Frontier
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Quote August 27, 2014

“In the fear of accumulated wealth and bureaucracy, we should not discover an alibi for failure to pay AA’s legitimate service expenses. For fear of controversy, our leadership should not go timid when lively debate and forthright action is a necessity.”

AA Co-Founder, Bill W., July 1965 “Responsibility Is Our Theme” The Language of the Heart

Grapevine Daily Quote January 3, 2018

“I have sometimes felt I must apologize for my happiness ... I am vowing, however, to give loud support to successes, not just encouraging pats to troubles and failures. I now see successful living as a natural God-given by-product of successful sobriety. I say, go for it!”

Bend, Ore., January 1986 “Let’s Take Happiness Out of the Closet,” Emotional Sobriety II
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Grapevine Daily Quote January 19, 2018

“We should question no one's transformation -- whether it be sudden or gradual. Nor should we demand anyone's special type for ourselves, because our own experience suggests that we are apt to receive whatever may be the most useful for our needs.”

AA Co-Founder, Bill W., July 1962 “Spiritual Experiences,” The Language of the Heart
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Grapevine Daily Quote August 27, 2017

“In the fear of accumulated wealth and bureaucracy, we should not discover an alibi for failure to pay AA’s legitimate service expenses. For fear of controversy, our leadership should not go timid when lively debate and forthright action is a necessity.”

AA Co-Founder, Bill W., July 1965 “Responsibility Is Our Theme,” The Language of the Heart
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Quote March 13, 2013

“When the shadows of my past were placed in the light, I was thankful for the ‘design for living’ that the Twelve Steps provide. It helps me to handle the shock of who I was, who I am today, and who I want to be.”

Blythe, Calif., June 2005 From: “The Value of Life” Emotional Sobriety: The Next Frontier
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