The Love of Service
April 2026
| Getting into General Service
A few past and current trustees share their thoughts about serving the Fellowship
Sober Parenting
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Sarah M.
| Zürich
A “stunning swell of love” for her children—and for AA
The Letter
September 2025
| Stories of Gratitude
By:
Mary Anne H.
| Henderson, Tennessee
We never know what will happen when we reach out to make amends. For her, this day was a full-hearted surprise
Dear Grapevine
July 2025
| AA Celebrates 90 Wonderful Years!
That Wonderful Sense of Belonging
April 2025
| Making Amends
By:
Scotty K.
| New Orleans, Louisiana
A motorcycle trip was what he loved most in life. But why could he not enjoy it? Ninth Step to the rescue
A Way of Daily Living
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Greg W.
| Escondido, Calif.
A difficult journey leads to recovery and peace of mind
Being Powerless—And Free
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Mary B.
| Kansas City, KS
Making the first Step count
All she ever wanted
February 2023
| Making Amends
By:
Catherine M.
| Ames, Iowa
Thanks to AA and her Higher Power, a daughter finds another way to honor her mother’s wish
Dear Grapevine
March 2022
| Emotional Sobriety
Sweet rescue
February 2022
| Getting Through Tough Times
By:
Jules V.
| Boise, Idaho
Lockdown isolation led to depression, then finally to an ice-cold beer, but it was something red and tasty that saved him
A God-Shaped Hole
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Dayna C.
| Highlands Ranch, Colo.
An accomplished suburban mother “who just loved to drink wine” finds her Higher Power in the rooms of AA
Dear Grapevine
September 2021
| Young & Sober!
Wayne’s Story
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Jerry F.
| Gilbert, Ariz.
They cheered one man’s stubborn attempts to get sober against the odds. And they mourned when he left them for good.
We've Made a Decision--Don't Confuse Us With the Facts!
February 1985
By:
D. L.
| Alamogordo, New Mexico
If that sounds like your group, you may want to work toward a better-informed group conscience
Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Service But Were Afraid to Ask
December 1984
By:
C. C.
| West Palm Beach, Florida
Secret society? Politics in AA? Elite group? Well, not quite . . .
Sobriety Is an Inside Job
July 1984
By:
L. P.
| Huntsville, Texas
In this section, an inside AA and his outside sponsor share the rewards of their correspondence
Don't Tell Us What to Do!
June 1982
By:
W. H.
| Manhattan, New York
Tradition 9 - AA, as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve
Something's Wrong With Elaine
December 1978
By:
Abraham J. Twerski, MD
True acceptance of our disease sometimes comes only after we've been sober awhile
Let's Talk About Sobriety
September 1978
By:
J. F.
| Wellesley, Massachusetts
There's much more to it than staying away from a drink
Spiritual Assurance
August 1978
By:
G. M.
| Cordell, Oklahoma
When the minister joined AA he began a new and deeper life of faith
Action and More Action
January 1978
By:
H. R.
| Millbrae, California
The Big Book tells us time and again you have to give it away to keep it
Losing to Win
August 1977
By:
J. C.
| Neverfind, Alaska
Competition was all that counted until he learned there are no stars in AA
Let the Bum Find Us
October 1976
By:
A California PI chairman
Till we get the message to him, the suffering alcoholic is the public
Condemned to Live an Underground Life
July 1976
By:
S. B.
| San Francisco, California
Rejected as an untrustworthy drunk, he was