AA Around the World
September 1957
By:
B.T.
| Saskatchewan
FROM CANADA <lbNews, comments and letters from and about AA's worldwide outposts and centers--gleaned from letters to the Grapevine and General service Headquarters, and from the "AA Exchange Bulletin," published monthly by GSH.
Helping Hands
April 1957
Activities and developments outside AA in the field of alcoholism. . .suggestions and possible contributions--information, clippings, marked publications, etc.--are invited. Please mark them "Helping Hands.
A Happy Father’s Day
june 2026
| Young & Sober
By:
Michael P.
| San Diego, California
He was separated from his family, his dad had just died, he had two months sober and was living alone. Happy what?
It Can Happen
june 2026
| Young & Sober
By:
Jason E.
| Fort Lauderdale, Florida
After a rough childhood, foster care and relapses, he finally found a safe home in AA
Finally Surrendered
January 2026
| Stories for Day Counters
By:
Jackie H.
| Bedford, Texas
When she put the bottle down, all the feelings came up. Stopping was tough, but she hung in there
Half A Life in AA
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Andy F.
| Lindenhurst, N.Y.
A life well-lived in recovery
Heading to Court
October 2024
| CPC: Cooperation with the Professional Community
By:
C.L.
| Albany, Georgia
This year they decided to have an AA member speak at their bar association event. It was not your typical luncheon!
Getting The Right Help
April 2024
| Happy Birthday Big Book!
By:
Janis S.
| Allentown, Pennsylvania
She was working a good program, so why was she still depressed? Turns out she got the wrong advice
AA Words And AA Kindness
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Bob G.
| Sarasota, Fla.
In a time of great need, AAs come together
Is It True?
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Carol V.
| Pensacola, Fla.
Failing the three-question test
Our Feet Will Know What to Do
November 2022
| Fun in Sobriety
By:
David L.
| New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
When sadness, pain and tragedy come he stays close, shares and takes action
It’s A Wonderful Life
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Snow P.
| Boca Raton, Fla.
More than four decades of sobriety—and life just keeps on getting better
Picking up the pieces
July 2021
| The Annual Prison Issue
By:
Anonymous
| Cedar Springs, Mich.
Her drinking drove her to unspeakable loss, yet she found comfort and forgiveness with the help of AA
Ham eggs and warm hugs
September 2018
By:
V.B.
| Naugatuck, Connecticut
Fond memories of a meeting house full of love and fellowship, right above the carwash