Will or Will Not
May 1983
By:
P. A.
| Excelsior, Minnesota
It is when we try to make our will conform with God's that we begin to use it rightly.
Service Fanatic?
August 1981
By:
E. O.
| Minneapolis, Minnesota
Young people's conferences helped him find new meaning in the program
To Improve Our Conscious Contact
January 1979
By:
N. P.
| Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
Four words gave her a key to meditation and opened up a whole new understanding of the Eleventh Step
Louie the Limp
February 1978
By:
C. R.
| Danbury, Connecticut
A lesson from the animal world in how to overcome handicaps
AA Meeting. . .in a Bar?
September 1976
By:
S. H.
| Thousand Oaks, California
Even the active drinkers enjoyed this special Mother's Day program
Happy Sobriety
September 1976
By:
L. H.
| Gatesville, Ohio
Does it come from frantic activity, or letting go of responsibilities?
Inner Story
August 1975
By:
P. M.
| Greenwich, Connecticut
The ravages of alcoholism cannot be measured in pints or quarts
A Plea of 'Not Guilty'
August 1974
By:
Tim S.
| Manhattan, New York
Arguing the case for a "no fault" verdict on past insanities
One Doctor--an AA--TO Another
November 1973
By:
A. S. T., MD
| Seminole, Texas
This letter was published by special permission of Dr. A. S. T. It was written to a doctor in Abilene, Tex., in response to his inquiry concerning the approach to and the treatment of two alcoholic patients under his care. - From the July 1947 Grapevine
Two Items for Our Inventory
March 1973
By:
Beverly T.
| Sunnyvale, California
An AA doctor points out areas in which we could be faulted
The Trouble with Mother
May 1971
By:
G. C.
| Boulder, Colorado
Sometimes you can't please her, no matter how hard you try
To Travel the Road Together
March 1970
By:
Mrs. D. B.
| Wheeling, Illinois
Al-Anon <emphasis type="italic">When one partner finds sobriety in AA a marriage can still suffer from lack of understanding. Following are two personal-experience stories in which Al-Anon was of great help. . .</emphasis>
Inside Issue
October 2020
| Money and Sobriety
By:
Steve S.
| Bloomfield, N.J.
Beaten by liquor and full of fear, he had lots and lots of opinions. Thankfully, because of Tradition Ten, we didn’t
Sobriety Lessons I Learned From A Chicken
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Sheila A.
| Fort Worth, Texas
Wit and wisdom from an AA chicken who knows her scratch!
Return to Bourbon St.
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
D.K.
| St. Louis, Mo.
For years, New Year’s Eve was a drunken blur. Now that she’s sober, she can remember it
Proof
November 2019
| Grapevine Classics
By:
Andy A.
| St. Peter’s, Mo.
Faith found him when he least expected it—and brought him back to AA
Lots and lots of help
October 2019
| Is AA Accessible to all who need it?
By:
Tina W.
| Tequesta, Florida
Mary, Sydney, Kathleen, Neena and the “move a muscle” lady...they were all exactly what she needed
The boss
March 2019
| What’s On Your Mind?
By:
Bob G.
| Prescott Valley, Arizona
The God he was raised with years ago is not the one he talks to now
Getting Involved In General Service
March 2019
| What’s On Your Mind?
By:
Jennifer B.
| Santa Rosa, Calif.
She learned through service that when you step outside your comfort zone, magical things can happen
Is Adversity Getting to You? Try Rule #62!
March 2019
| What’s On Your Mind?
By:
Tracey C.
| Pomeroy, Ohio
A simple rule changed her mantra from “Why Me?” to “Why Not Me?”
Gotta shop around
January 2019
| Stories for Day Counters!
By:
Margot C.
| Sandwich, Massachusetts
After finally getting through the front door, a newcomer learns that not all meetings are alike
The Courage To Be Honest
June 2018
By:
Anonymous
| Las Vegas, Nev.
Following the Steps brought this woman a sense of purpose and made her feel at home in the world after years of drinking
On the front line
April 2018
By:
Noah F.
| New York, New York
A gapper in New York City says helping new members get connected is the bright spot in his life
Spirituality. Serenity. Sobriety
April 2018
By:
Jen H.
| Tampa, Fla.
She thought she was a “happy” drunk, but it was only after getting sober that she found spirituality and, ultimately, real happiness
Relax your grip
March 2018
By:
Paul M.
| Valatie, New York
On the beach, on a beautiful day in March, he took both hands and learned to let go
Waking up
September 2017
By:
Nellis F.
| Drumheller, Alberta
Broken and angry, he was confused about God. Luckily, Ebby’s words to Bill helped him find his way
Dear Manuel
July 2017
By:
Matt S.
| Buffalo Grove, Illinois
For one member, corresponding with an inmate has been a long, wonderful journey