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The Healing Island

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Vivian R.H. | Queens, N.Y.
Recovering from the devastation of a hurricane, no AA is an island

Once a Zombie

January 2024 | Emotional Sobriety
By: Ann H. | Lincoln Park, New Jersey
A grandmother who “floated” into AA in the 60s a frightful sight recalls how lucky she was that she stayed

Crowning Glory

September 2023 | Young & Sober
By: Dace M. | Upper Lake, California
Years of drinking ravaged her beauty and ego, and sent her straight to AA for a makeover

Service saved me

June 2023 | Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
By: Chris C. | Oregon, Ohio
Right when his personal life was falling apart, the friends he made in general service lifted him up

That Still Small Voice

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Andrew B. | Albany, N.Y.
In his darkest moments, a true inner voice spoke to him

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

Not Today. Maybe Tomorrow

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Chris H. | Washington, DC
The drinking life is lived one day at a time. So, it turns out, is the sober one

I Knew I Was Done

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: C.G. | Toledo, Ohio
When even joy made him angry, he knew it was time to find AA

Wrapped in Fellowship

February 2022 | Getting Through Tough Times
By: J.D. | Big Lake, Minn.
Being a sober AA member doesn’t mean I will have a life free of trials and tribulations, but what it does give me is a Fellowship I can rely on.

What matters most

September 2021 | Young & Sober!
By: Kristin S. | Fullerton, Calif.
Sometimes the results of our efforts to make amends take years. Sometimes they come after a lot of painful rejection. God’s timing is often mysterious, but it’s perfect.

Hope And Purpose From Defeat And Despair

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Mark S. | Zillah, Wash.
In exchange for a bottle and a hangover—a life truly worth living

Sanity Restored

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Michael P.
Sobriety means more than a lengthy string of days

Where my life began

September 2019 | Young & Sober
By: Chad P. | Mt. Vernon, Indiana
Young and terrified, he left his rough, drunken world and walked through a door that said “Welcome Home”

A pillow, a blanket & hot soup

August 2019 | African-American Alcoholics in AA
By: Lee Y. | San Antonio, Texas
At his end, with nowhere to go, an alcoholic gets a helping hand from someone from the “other side of town” reached out

Building a life

May 2019 | Our Big Book–80 Wonderful Years
By: K.F. | Indianapolis, Indiana
For 40 years now, just like his sponsor said, he’s been celebrating a life worth staying sober for

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The Joy That Walks Ten Feet Tall

November 1969
By: C. J. R. | Manhattan, New York
This longtime member looks back on her last battle with the bottle. She lost the fight but won a victory

My Name Is Mac

October 1969
By: M. F. | Bombay
From Bombay, India, comes this personal story of one who found divine assistance when all else failed - This Is AA Around the World. . .

My Name Is Mary

April 1966
By: Mary L. | Brooklyn, New York
An alcoholic's own story

Miracle on 39th Street

November 1963
By: Bill M. | New York City
For fifteen years I kept soaking up booze and attending meetings. . .

The First Meeting

January 1962
By: H. W. | Pleasantville, New York
was the difference between life and death

A Shocking Object Lesson

June 1960
By: C. v. M. | New York City

Where the Words Come From

May 1960
By: K. B. C. | Tucson, Arizona

A Suit for Chuck

June 1958
By: Pete W. | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The Supreme Test

February 1957
By: Jim A. | Victoria, British Columbia

Prisoner AA

February 1955
By: H. T. B., in "The Pioneer

Some Do's and Don't's on Sponsorship

February 1954
By: A. C. B. | Milwaukee, Wisconsin

A Beauty and His Beasts

July 1953
By: T. E. | Manhasset, New York

Three Met at the Inn

December 1952
By: Anonymous | New Mexico

Reference Library--Remember This One?

November 1947
By: M.N.
JOHN BARLEYCORN by Jack London

The Pleasures of Reading

August 1947
By: M. N. | Manhattan, New York
<emphasis type="italic">The Story of Mrs. Murphy</emphasis> by Natalie Anderson Scott (E. P. Dutton, $3)

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