GSH INSTITUTION SERVICE
August 1954
By:
Eve, formerly Institution Secretary
The exciting story of AA's growth among men and women in institutions, as told by the Institution Secretary of General Service Headquarters to the 4th General Service Conference in April.
Conference Report
June 1951
Happy Valentine’s Day
February 2026
| Getting Through Tough Times
By:
Anonymous
He was sober now and had found the right one. They dated; then came time to marry. Were they ready?
Kicking It Into the Future
October 2025
| AA & Technology
By:
Deanna S.
| Roswell, Georgia
For this active women’s group in Georgia, tech is the way to go. They say if they can do it, anyone can
Saying the Right Words
October 2024
| CPC: Cooperation with the Professional Community
By:
Michael R.
| New York, New York
A GSO staff member on the CPC desk shares how grateful he is that a professional knew how to make AA attractive
Young & Sober in Akron
September 2023
| Young & Sober
By:
Anonymous
| Midlothian, Virginia
A newcomer gets sober in the town where it all began. Once he hits college, he finds his sober crew
Welcome to the Palm Room
January 2023
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
Bill W.
| Miami, Fla.
Sober since 1989, he’s seen a lot of folks come and go. Not him. Life is too good now. He’s staying put.
Early Warning Signs
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Chuck M.
| Freehold, N.J.
It was clear that he was battling alcoholism—clear to everyone but him, that is
Irma’s Aftermath
August 2018
By:
Anonymous
| Groveland, Fla.
Seeking shelter from the storm, an alcoholic finds solace in an AA meeting whose theme is “Repairing the Damage”
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.
Rudy, Pee Wee, Paula, Peggy & Johnny
September 1944
Garden variety
October 2010
By:
SARA S.
| Vancouver, British Columbia
Addicted to alcohol, a waitress keeps hoping that someday something will change
Hello And Good-bye
December 2007
By:
Marsha C.
| Edmond, Oklahoma
How do you accept the unacceptable?
When Anyone Reaches Out
April 1982
By:
D. M.
| Kansas
Being accepted was tough for an alcoholic and addict
A New Way of Looking at Life
April 1981
By:
D. J.
| Columbus, Ohio
Five AAs share their experiences with looking for and becoming aware of a higher power
Pier Group
July 1979
By:
R. W.
| Ocean City, New Jersey
An adventure in rediscovering simple pleasures
From Chaos to Tranquillity
October 1976
By:
R. H. D.
| Waterloo, Ontario
Each night for 7,900 nights he has thanked his Higher Power for the blessings of sobriety
Rejoice! Rejoice!
June 1968
By:
E. M. K.
| New York
If you've never sung God's praises on a July afternoon because you found you could actually put in a day's work, read this