The Three Legacies
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Heidi Jo M.
| Rochelle, Texas
The building blocks of her sobriety are recovery, unity and service
A Whole New Life
November 2023
| Gratitude
By:
Elizabeth N.
| Commerce, Michigan
Not only has AA transformed how she works and lives, but she’s learned to trust and love the journey
Hope & Healing
May 2023
| Home Group
By:
Sara D.
| Spokane, Wash.
After an awful accident, a longtimer shares gratitude for the love and care that came and filled her heart
Reliance
August 2022
| Sober Travel
By:
Mike K.
| Palestine, Texas
In a tough prison after a relapse, his growing bond with a Higher Power assures him it’ll be OK
Sunlight of the Spirit
October 2019
| Is AA Accessible to all who need it?
By:
Jim R.
| Republic, Mo.
Early in sobriety, he discovered laughter—in fact, Grapevine helped him find it
All Greek to me
June 2018
By:
George M.
| Camden, Maine
How a smartphone came to the rescue for some alcoholics in Greece who really needed a meeting
Hobby Becomes Career
October 1965
By:
T. C.
| Sainte Dorothee, Quebec
A new sober-time hobby came in handy when this AA lost his job
Teens Talk Treatment
January 2009
Open-minded
October 2016
A long-time member shares about the challenges of being an unbeliever and helping others along the way
Back From Hell
April 2016
At 20 years, he decided to take a break from AA. What followed was years of detoxes, psych wards and pain
Practice, Practice, Practice
November 2015
The Eleventh Tradition helps one member stay out of the pulpit and keep his focus down on the field
What's On Your Mind?
July 2014
By:
Joyce T.
| Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
An AA wonders if getting a sponsor is a requirement to staying sober
The Walls Will Come Down
July 2013
By:
Dave A.
| Moncton, New Brunswick
In trying to break through and carry the message to Jake, he was able to free himself
Let the Ball Drop!
December 2012
By:
Bill D.
| Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
How one sober alcoholic learned to have a blast on the final night of the year
A Second Chance in Africa
July 2012
By:
Bethany P.
After AA loved her through her cancer scare, the Steps showed her a way to give back
Face Value
May 2012
By:
Jude H.
| Graton, California
How she got off her dirty carpet, found self-worth and learned to help others
Lucky Punch
December 2011
By:
P.T.
| New Britain, Connecticut
A wild roundhouse blow literally socks him into sobriety
A VISION FOR US
July 2010
By:
REVEREND WARD B. EWING
A longtime friend of AA shares his thoughts on the Fellowship's future
Without a Higher Power
January 2010
By:
GREG H.
| San Diego, Calif.
One Size does not fit all for this atheist in recovery
Traditions Twelve: Signs Of AA
December 2006
By:
David S.
| New York, New York
An anonymous society, not a secret one