After Thirty Days
March 1978
By:
M. C.
| Bellingham, Washington
He's learned more than a little about himself and the AA program
The Establishment at Work
January 1978
By:
P. R.
| Ohio
Funny how everyone picks on us drunks when all we demand is a little respect
Professor Winkley's School for Counselors
June 1975
By:
R. Z.
| San Diego, California
Some of us are just too dumb to fully appreciate the scientific approach
Social Drinking Through Research
March 1972
By:
J. G. T.
| Negaunee, Michigan
Our nonscientific science reporter is back with another account of progress in the field of alcoholism
I'm in Prison--but I Feel Free
August 1971
By:
C. W. M.
| Michigan City, Indiana
He's learning to face the truth and be honest with himself
Comfort in Action
July 1971
By:
R. S.
| Queens, New York
The winners are those who do things because it makes them feel better
Letter from a Nun
September 1969
By:
C. K.
| Clinton, New York
Written to friends, this letter ultimately reached a member of AA who, with permission, sent it to the Grapevine. We feel it is a sensitive and moving report of an AA meeting as experienced by one who is not a member but who is with us in spirit
Not the Great Big Things but Rather-a Whole Carload of Little Things
May 1969
By:
F. M.
| New Canaan, Connecticut
- make life worthwhile
The Wonder of It
October 1968
By:
Dr. D. G. M.
| Montreal, Quebec
He was a physician who could not heal himself. . . . Then he found AA
Are We Grooming a Show-off Elite at AA Conventions?
August 1968
By:
Anonymous
| Charlotte, North Carolina
The emergence of prominent, special, red-hot speakers is, according to this member, a contradiction of our Twelfth Tradition
It’s Just What We Do
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By:
C.M.
| Cascade Locks, Ore.
Her home group gave this faltering newcomer a “precious gift” that set her on the path to sobriety
The First Time
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By:
Robert S.
| Charlottesville, Va.
As a beginner, facing his desire to drink taught him a sobriety-long lesson
A Special Haven
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By:
Daniel R.
| Germantown, MD
He got sober young, but he needed a “second surrender” moment in his beloved home group
Tough Love
October 2022
| Relapse
By:
Lynne W.
| Billings, Mont.
The kindness kept her coming, but it was the members who told her the truth that saved her life
One Beautiful Sunny Day
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By:
Patricia K.
| Tujunga, Calif.
After a traumatic accident, the spirit of the Fellowship keeps her going
Getting To That First Step
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By:
Tom S.
| Arlington Heights, IL.
His problems felt insurmountable—until he realized what his problem really was
Counting Days in my PJs
January 2022
| Beginners
By:
Jill S.
| Glasgow
Even in a pandemic, she got sober, connected, traveled the world and made a host of new friends
Rock Bottom
November 2021
| Prayer and Meditation
By:
Paolina A.
| Venice, Calif.
Her struggle to do her Sixth Step at the water’s edge leads to a wonderful experience with prayer
Home Group
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By:
Bobby P.
| Mesa, Ariz.
Get a home group. Support it. And welcome others
Sick Puppy
July 2021
| The Annual Prison Issue
By:
Anonymous
| Soledad, Calif.
A gang member serving 26 to life expresses his gratitude for AA and the sponsor who changed his life
Love and Teamwork
June 2021
| Dating & Relationships
By:
KC B.
| New York, N.Y.
With Steps and a good sponsor, he learned to have a healthy relationship after a wild life of liquor and romantic chaos
My Story
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By:
Jessica P.
| Sacramento, Calif.
Even while drinking, a spiritual life carried her forward. AA did the rest
Get out of your head
March 2021
| Making Amends
By:
Lisa J.
| New Hope, Pa.
Anger and sadness sent this newcomer mom right toward the liquor store.
Luckily, she knew what to do
Luckily, she knew what to do
Chain Reaction
December 2020
| Remote Communities + Sober Holidays
By:
Butch M.
| Santee, Calif.
In Twelfth Step work, sometimes we throw a stone, making ripples that keep on going in ways we can’t imagine
My Love Affair With Booze
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By:
Bill C.
| Okeechobee, Fla.
It was his first love, but not his last, thanks to AA