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So Worth Living

February 2024 | Getting Through Tough Times
By: Sarah B. | Sebastopol, California
After a car crash dealt her a traumatic brain injury, she kept close to the program, got involved in service and learned to ask for help

The Pizza Joint

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Amy E. | Grass Valley, Calif.
After a life of drinking and upheaval, she longed more than anything for emotional sobriety

Steve’s Story

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Shelley Z. | Demarest,, N.J.
A beloved brother’s passing during the Covid pandemic reconnects her with the program

Tales at Sea

March 2023 | Get Into Service
By: Carla M. | Huntington Beach, Calif.
You never know what share will help you in an AA meeting while floating on top of the world

Any Hour of The Day

March 2021 | Making Amends
By: Karen M. | Floris, Iowa
After her husband died, COVID-19 hit. Where was she to turn? Luckily, 24/7 virtual meetings came to the rescue

Endless Possibilities

November 2020 | Our Twelve Traditions
By: Snow P. | Boca Raton, Fla.
While a cruise ship travel agent’s business is in rough waters, a world of AA service keeps her afloat

Living My Life

November 2020 | Our Twelve Traditions
By: Ann S. | Hemet, Calif.
Life’s challenges keep unfolding for this old-timer.
So does the help we get when we reach out

The One Difference Between Them And Me

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Chad P.
Taking meetings to jail, he is grateful for the men doing “his time for him”

"You Are Most Likely An Alcoholic"

November 2018
By: Sarah W.
A letter she wrote to herself went unheeded, but seven years later, she saved her life in AA

Lost Wallet, Found Opportunity

August 2018
By: Adam K. | Fresh Meadows, N.Y.
He panicked when he lost his wallet, but soon enough discovered that AA would come to the rescue in unexpected ways

Spirits

August 2017
By: John M. | Chesapeake, Va.
After watching his father die of the same disease that possessed him, a man found a spiritual path out of the “age old malady” of alcoholism

From Chalkboard to Shackles

March 2017
A respected middle-school teacher, admired wife, beloved mother finds herself in behind bars because of her drinking. Ironically, it’s there her freedom begins.

Bar Exams and Barrooms

May 2015
By: Anonymous | Virginia Beach, Virginia
While studying, he could hear the mirth and gaiety from the drinkers next door

Before and After

March 2014
By: —John N. | Novi, Michigan
Until he came into AA, you couldn't trust him with a bag of marbles

Morning Never Came

September 2012
By: Rachel S. | Brooklyn, New York
A sponsor's tragic tale reveals the cunning power of alcohol

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No Pebble Unturned

April 2026 | Getting into General Service
By: Sharron W. | Branford, Ontario
Doing a thorough Fourth Step was hard, she says, but there’s no feeling on earth quite as good as that

A Promise Come True

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Becky B. | Allen, Texas
When emotional sobriety kicks in, true serenity follows

A Message From a Bipolar Member

May 2025 | Young and Sober
By: Anonymous | Temecula, California
A member shares their experience about getting sober while dealing with mental issues in AA

Keeping Close To AA

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Nancy F. | Portland, Ore.
She made several moves, but never left AA behind

Living Life

February 2025 | Longtimers
By: Maria R. | Hopkinsville, Kentucky
This “winter Texan” is hitting the road with her husband and finding meetings everywhere they go

Everything He Needed To Know

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Paul T. | Mariposa, Calif.
A Man, A Book, A Heartfelt Prayer

Mind Your Business

June 2024 | Happy Birthday Grapevine!
By: Steven D. | Truro, Nova Scotia
What to do when your AA meeting becomes a place to advertise?
One member learns to speak up

Hooked

June 2024 | Happy Birthday Grapevine!
By: Michelle B. | Kelowna, British Columbia
She was trying to stop drinking but wasn’t quite ready.
Then one day someone gave her a Grapevine

Service Is The Solution

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Sam S. | Ithaca, New York
Getting involved with his home group was the key to true sobriety

Ticket to Ride

April 2024 | Happy Birthday Big Book!
By: Heidi V. | Torrevieja, Spain
Gin and tonic used to get her through the stress of an airport. But this time she just made a friend

We Cherish Each Day

February 2024 | Getting Through Tough Times
By: Dave A. | Magnolia, Texas
One night at a speaker meeting, he met a woman who shared something for which he’ll be forever grateful

Baby Zoomer

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Taylor K. | Carson City, Nev.
In the early days of the pandemic, he moved, lost a beloved spouse and experienced a serious illness. He also discovered that AA works

We Will Not Regret The Past

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Rosemary P. | Waynesboro, Va.
Accepting the past fully means acknowledging both good and bad

As Good As it Gets

June 2023 | Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
By: Greg S. | Anthony, New Mexico

12 Steps to Maui

June 2023 | Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
By: Michelle B. | Kelowna, British Columbia
On the beautiful shores of Hawaii, there’s a group of alcoholics who love their Twelve and Twelve

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