Squeak, Squeak, Squeak
July 1996
By:
Karin H.
| San Francisco, California
This AA was driven to the point of surrender by the incessant squeaking of her windshield wipers
The Rose
July 1991
By:
Annie E.
| Oklahoma
Step Seven - Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
Keeping AA First
October 1990
By:
D. T.
| Comer, Georgia
using Step 11 when making meeting becomes more difficult
Memoirs of a Successful Failure
May 1985
By:
J. C.
| Trenton, New Jersey
Two AAs illuminate the relationship between success and spiritual growth
I Never Noticed the Rainbows
August 1983
By:
S. S.
| Kailua, Hawaii
A tough job decision showed her that changes bring opportunities
When Life Happens
October 2023
| Mid-Sobriety Challenges
By:
Annie C.
| Parrish, Florida
She was working the program, giving back and loving sobriety. Then one day the phone rang
A Bountiful Higher Power
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Loren S.
| South Bend, Ind.
Restored to reality—rather than sanity—he finds his true path
Until I knew
July 2023
| Annual Prison Issue
By:
Justin G.
| Port St. Lucie, Florida
A member shares his journey about mentioning drugs and being respectful of AA’s primary purpose
Truly belonging
June 2023
| Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
By:
J.B.
| Santa Rosa, California
From her earliest days, the“Twelve and Twelve” helped her feel part of. Who knew even more joy would come?
Mother’s Day Surprise
May 2023
| Home Group
By:
Kathryn D.
| Springfield, Ill.
Her marriage had ended, her kids were gone and that dreaded day had finally come. What next?
A Fleeting Glimpse
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Barnes B.
| White River Junction, Vt.
With each attempt to get sober, we get a little closer
Sober at 75
March 2023
| Get Into Service
By:
Ralph F.
| Plainview, N.Y.
It took a while for alcohol to catch up to him and even longer for him to admit it. But oh, life is so much better now
Cab Ride
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Paul W.
| Rochester, NY
The best years of his life came after he found his way into the Fellowship
Lie of Omission
October 2022
| Relapse
By:
Chris S.
| Arlington, Va.
The girl he kissed was not his girlfriend. Oh boy, what to do now?
Doing The Footwork
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Anonymous
| Portland, Ore.
He thought he was only “sort of” an alcoholic—until he took the Steps necessary to admit he was powerless
Not giving up
September 2022
| Young & Sober
By:
Dani L.
| Rapid City, S.D.
She got sober online and met her sponsor in the park. She even listened to meetings as she fell asleep at night
Far from home
August 2022
| Sober Travel
By:
Francine W.
| Palm Desert, Calif.
No matter how many years you have, there might come a time when it’s just you and a bottle. Here’s what one woman did
A Spiritual Awakening in Jail
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Claudia B.
| Pacific Palisades, Calif.
She finds spiritual awakening and a deep sense of gratitude helping other alcoholics behind bars
The crying sky
November 2021
| Prayer and Meditation
By:
Joe M.
| Los Altos Hills, Calif.
How living in the present moment helps an atheist connect with prayer
Carried To Carry The Message
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Lisa K.
| Pittsford, N.Y.
Slow and steady wins the race
