My Life With an Alcoholic
April 1998
By:
J. C. W.
| Calgary, Alberta
From time to time, the Grapevine publishes articles by nonalcoholic friends of AA. We wanted to print this story, written by the husband of an alcoholic woman, because it is a testimony to the destructive force of alcohol--"cunning, baffling, powerful!
You and Me Against the World
August 1996
By:
Abbie P.
| Greenwood, Indiana
A LOOK AT SOME OF THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS AA MEMBERS HAVE ENDURED--AND STAYED SOBER THROUGHOUT
Wreckage of the Past
April 1996
By:
Norman R.
| Granite City, Illinois
When a powerful family secret finally came to the surface, this sober alcoholic learned he didn't have to drink
Interview With the Author of "Stars Don't Fall
August 1995
By:
FELICIA M.
Second in a series of articles on authors of Big Book stories
Harvesting Kindness
March 2022
| Emotional Sobriety
By:
Ron B.
| Winnipeg, Manitoba .
The seeds of wisdom and love a dear friend planted are still growing. And luckily there’s still more digging to do
My Trudge Along the Road
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| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Barry F.
| Granville, Ohio
An alcoholism counselor realizes he is one of the “poor sick souls” he works so hard to save
Devil’s rejects
December 2021
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
By:
Rob S.
| Burnaby, British Columbia
Sobriety can be tough at an isolated oil camp. But these guys stepped up and made AA happen and even found time to celebrate
Why the Hurry?
December 2021
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
By:
Tom B.
| Hermosa Beach, Calif.
At an intersection, a sober dad is reminded that it’s not the destination, it’s the journey. Time to take the foot off the gas
It’s a way of life
June 2021
| Dating & Relationships
By:
Vera T.
| White Sulphur Springs, Mont.
Woodstoves, rides with strangers, wonderful friends and lots of coffee. An oldtimer remembers the early days
Speaking up
February 2021
| Sponsorship
By:
Tina J.
| Dallas, Texas
After much work in sobriety, she now has courage and a voice. Tradition Two helps show her the way
Up from the Ashes
September 2020
| Living Sober Group
By:
Carla H.
| Chico, Calif.
How a mother kept her cool and stayed close to AA as tragedy struck her family and her California town
Two Years of Sobriety
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By:
Shawna K.
| Kingwood Group, Texas
Checking in at two years sober… and counting
A grateful holiday
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
John K.
| Carleton Place, Ontario
Though not the fancy getaway he was used to, the journey this year was to himself
Detour
October 2019
| Is AA Accessible to all who need it?
By:
Toby T.
| Springfield, Illinois
On an icy road, the five headed north for a big night of AA. Turns out a more valuable night awaited them
Alive, Sober and Free
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
By:
Travis S.
| Austin, Texas
Facing life in prison, he reads the poem that sets him on the path towards recovery and freedom
From my back pocket to my heart
April 2019
| Relapse
By:
Bill R.
| Salisbury, North Carolina
A sober pastor thanks AA for helping him find his way back to God
In Gratitude
July 2018
By:
Rebecca K.
| Saginaw, Mich.
Unable to count on anyone, she became her own higher power—and lived a life of alcoholism, depression and homelessness. Then she found the rooms of AA, and a Power greater than herself
Keeping it real
July 2018
By:
Jamie M.
| Butler, Pennsylvania
What Renee and Becky taught her traveled into her heart. Now she turns around and gives it back
How I “Got” A Sponsor
February 2018
| Title Goes Here
By:
Dawn S.
| Phoenix, Ariz.
Her recipe for finding the right sponsor? Go to a meeting, find someone who looks like she really wants to be there—and just ask