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That First Step Is the Toughest

January 2005
By: B.F.P. | Vero Beach, Florida
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol --that our lives had become unmanageable - from the January 1992 Grapevine

How AA Came to Geneva, Nebraska

July 2001
By: Jerry P. | Hastings, Nebraska

Traveling Through Time

July 2000
By: Bill F. | Gardena, California

The Fire Has Gone Out

September 1997
By: Jamie C. | West Henrietta, New York
Step 9 - Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

That First Step Is the Toughest

January 1992
By: B. F. P. | Vero Beach, Florida
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol--that our lives had become unmanageable

As Different As We Choose to Be

May 1984
By: D.G. | Huntington Beach, California
Four presentations from the 33rd General Service Conference of Alcoholics Anonymous, April 1983

Only One Thing in Common

May 1984
By: B. S. | Boston, Massachusetts
Different as the city streets and suburbs from which they came, two alcoholics shared their sobriety and their lives

A Bunch of Phonies

March 1978
By: R. R. | Chicago Ridge, Illinois
He found hope and learned willingness from

My Name Is Pauline

March 1967
By: Pauline S. | Miami, Florida
An alcoholic's own story

There Is a Star

December 1958
By: H. W. | Chappaqua, New York

Saints Are Few Among Men, Too

December 1946
By: T.Y. | Greenich village, New York

Indelible Humility

December 1990
By: Anonymous | New York, New York
Tradition Twelve

A Love Affair with the Traditions

May 2025 | Young and Sober
By: Richard M. | Littleton, Colorado
How a day of complaining turned into a 37-year journey of wonder with 12 gems about unity and love

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

Letting mom in

December 2021 | Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
By: Wendy G. | New Cumberland, Pa.
Sometimes we make tough choices when we get sober. But there’s always a chance for forgiveness when we try

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Sharp Decline

June 2015
By: Donna G. | Rochester Hills, Michigan
International success won't help when you can't get out of the bar

Sentenced to Loneliness

May 2008
By: Anonymous
He wanted to be the first in all his life's activities, but he was last to acknowledge the harm alcohol did in his life.

Surrender to the Unknown

August 1978
By: E. P. | Alexandria, Virginia
She learned to turn over her life and will without knowing what the future held in store

Power to solve your problems

August 1966
By: M. D. B. | Jackson, Michigan
The fearful man who runs away from life is a slave; the free man can roll with the punches

WHOLESALE" 12TH STEP WORK

April 1953
By: J .B. | San Francisco, California
The first of a series on "tribal customs". . .group solutions to common AA problems. . .and new ideas on "how to do it.

BRINGING IT ALL BACK HOME

May 1995
What would happen to the Fellowship when Bill and Dr. Bob were no longer around to guide us? AA's answer: The General Service Conference

Does this edition have a new cover?

December 2001
If you have a drinking problem, we hope that you may pause in reading one of the forty personal stories and think: 'Yes, that happened to me'; or, more important, 'Yes, I've felt like that'; or, most important of all, 'Yes, I believe this program can work

Land of the Living

September 2025 | Stories of Gratitude
By: Meagan D. | Loveland, Ohio
Once drunk behind a bar, she now has a safe, sober place for her heart to rest when life gets heavy

Getting the Help

August 2025 | Atheist & Agnostic Members
By: Janice H. | Clayton, California
A young woman with a dual diagnosis, after many tough challenges, finally finds her home in AA

Beyond Human Help

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Liza P. | Middle Park, Victoria
Finding a spiritual awakening through the 12 Steps

Waking Up To Reality

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: G.S. | Cincinnati, Ohio
Getting sober for herself—but breaking a generational cycle

The Alcoholic Voice In My Head

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Laura C. | Deland, Fla.
When the “voice” tells her she can drink safely, she knows exactly what to do

Making the call

October 2022 | Relapse
By: Marie R. | Brisbane, QLD
She used to reach for a drink; now she grabs the phone. It’s a simple action that saves lives

Doin’ it

August 2021 | Seniors in AA
By: Beverly D. | Lummi Island, Wash.
After years of alcoholism and trauma, she’s done the work and living the good life. And she’s only 90!

I Don’t Need to Understand

November 2020 | Our Twelve Traditions
By: Chris S. | Hillsboro, Ore.
A Native American member shares about his spiritual path and how AA gives us the room to find our own way

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