Ham on Wry
April 1988
Maybe someday I’ll ask Joe
April 2021
| Fun in Sobriety
By:
Ken J.
| San Francisco, Calif.
When a longtime AA friend takes his own life, the people left behind struggle to make sense of it all
Hole in the wall
December 2009
By:
PAUL S.
| Fond du Lac, Wis.
A relapser is shocked back into reality after he breaks his brother's nose in a blackout
A Hard Road
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| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Matt W.
| Kingman, Texas
Learning to forgive himself was the road less traveled—but he took it
Life Is A Journey
June 2017
By:
Donald J.
| Pittsburgh, Pa.
His race to the finish line led him deeper into alcoholism. Getting sober taught him to take it one step at a time.
A small dry leaf
April 2009
By:
Svetlana S.
| Rostov-on-Don, Russia
A Russian woman discovers service . . . or does it discover her?
A Letter from Santa Claus
December 1970
When Grief Comes
February 2024
| Getting Through Tough Times
By:
Anonymous
| Rancho Cordova, California
After the loss of his wife, an oldtimer reaches out for help just like he was a beginner again
Relying On A Higher Power
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| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Michale K.
| Denver, CO
Her most important sobriety and life lesson? When needed, her Higher Power was always there
In the warm sunlight
August 2018
By:
Manon S.
| Alameda, California
Sitting at her aunt’s table, she was content just doing what was in front of her
Just Maybe
June 2018
By:
Bill B.
| Tahlequah, Okla.
It was the most difficult amends he would ever have to make in his life, but he found that an ounce of willingness carried him a long way
Painting the City
January 2014
By:
Jason K.
| Albuquerque, New Mexico
As a newcomer, he had AA and a backpack of spray paint. Now he’s a GSR and his life is full color
Confessions of a 13th Stepper
February 2012
By:
Anonymous
Ostracized and alone, a man with eight years finally finds help in the rooms
My Place of Hope
December 2009
By:
BRENDA M.
| Boise, Idaho
Near a favorite childhood refuge, a woman surrenders her will
The Sanctuary Of The Moment
January 2006
By:
David I.
| Kalamazoo, Michigan
Reflections on a sacred safety zone
Heading for Home
August 1979
By:
O. J.
| Houston, Texas
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