Lunch & service
August 2017
By:
Alex M.
| Louisville, Kentucky
When she took out her sandwich, he got to see what a special worker she was
I made it to the surface
February 2015
By:
Clarence B.
| Victorville, California
In 1965 liquor almost pulled him under, but GSO came to the rescue.
Alcoholism at Large
November 2014
WHITE-KNUCKLE WEDDING
December 2010
By:
LIZ P.
| Tempe, Ariz.
Sober at a reception? Who would have thought?
AA World Services On the World Wide Web WWW.AA.ORG>
October 2002
Not a Drop of Compassion
January 1991
By:
Ed. H.
| Brentwood, New York
Step One - We admitted we were powerless over alcohol--that our lives had become unmanageable.
What Love Means
January 2026
| Stories for Day Counters
By:
Peggy C.
| Bayside, New York
Through good times and bad, an AA friendship turns into a lifelong bond
I Lost Everything
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
J.G.
| Des Moines, Iowa
He thought he was “cured,” and could go on with his life. But alcohol had other ideas
Changing Channels
March 2021
| Making Amends
By:
Kathy with a K
| Olathe, Kan.
Though the message of hope came to her through the TV, this mom had one more episode to go
Memories of Crying
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Ronny H.
| Macon, Ga.
Sometimes you have to protect your sobriety even from those who love you
Making Peace with the Holidays
December 2020
| Remote Communities + Sober Holidays
By:
Paul B.
| Oak View, Calif.
This Christmas Eve, a lonely newcomer learned that choosing joy was the way to go
Somehow We Did It
July 2020
| AA Around The World
By:
Cosmas S.
| Moldova and Calif.
An AA member in Moldova shares his journey to nurture local groups despite language barriers
Something wonderful overhead
September 2018
By:
Mindy S.
| Villa Grove, Colorado
A frightening encounter on a lonely desert road helped her find a little faith
The Next Guy Up to Bat
December 2014
By:
Jack M.
| Kingston, New York
A desperate call to AA after his son's birthday led to a moment he'll never forget
Portrait in Blue
November 2014
By:
Chaula H.
| Pittsfield, Massachusetts
A member looks back on all the ways her sponsor helped her change her life
Practice Gratitude and Watch It Grow
November 2011
By:
F. M.
| New Canaan, Connecticut
After a visit with her family, she remembers the good things
Not alone in Zanzibar
September 2010
By:
KATHRYN S.
| Zanzibar
With outreach, service and Fellowship, AA swells in Tanzania
Michael's Story
September 2006
By:
Carol K.
| Sarasota, Florida
An AA gets the phone call that every parent dreads
Tradition Eight: A Clear Distinction
August 2006
By:
Anonymous
A counselor celebrates the difference between work and recovery