Surrender—Literally and Figuratively
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
David M.
| Alexandria, Va.
His choice was clear: A spiritual life or an alcoholic death
I’m here we’re here
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
By:
Clement C.
| New York, New York
A long-time African-American member tells his story and encourages others to get involved beyond the group
Dear Grapevine
January 2019
| Stories for Day Counters!
What's On Your Mind? : Too Many Meetings?
November 2016
What if “meeting makers” don’t make it? An AA with over 30 years sober suggests that when meetings are substituted for working the Steps and seeking spiritual awakening, sobriety can be endangered.
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
The Underlined Parts
August 2014
By:
Ron H.
| Buxton, Maine
An AA discusses what a "spiritual" solution means to him
Letting Go of the Golden Glow
April 2014
By:
Jerry F.
| Cerritos, California
Alcohol covered up a lot of his inner conflict but left wreckage in its wake. Sobriety enabled him to live a different life
Enjoy the Ride
May 2013
By:
George F.
| Drums, Pennsylvania
Learning to have fun again was a trip of its own
Web Exclusive: I Fell to My Knees and Simply Prayed, ‘Help’
March 2011
By:
Kim B.
At 18 months, a member expresses her new-found joy in early recovery.
Web Exclusive: What It’s Like Now
March 2011
By:
Ginger
| Evansdale, Iowa
An old-timer tells why it’s important to share what she’s going through today.
FAMILIES FIRST
November 2009
By:
Polly A.W.F
| Clearwater, Fla.
A divorced alcoholic struggles to reconnect with her children
The spark that kept me going
November 2009
By:
BOB B.
| Redding, Calif.
A vet reunites with his son after 61 years
You Have the Right to Remain Sober
December 2008
By:
Bob B.
| Portland, Maine
The hard truth shows a newcomer in jail that recovery is serious business
Rear-Ended
September 2017
By:
Paul H.
| Raleigh, N.C.
He was rear-ended on this way to a meeting, but only because his Higher Power really, really had something to tell him
Welcome to the fourth dimension
June 2017
By:
Cheri J.
| Missouri
With a mop in one hand and a rag in the other, she blasted off into the world of AA service
Cool Sand on My Feet
February 2014
By:
Laura C.
| Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
With AA, she has peace and knows where she stands
Dear Grapevine
February 2012
High-Bottom Drinking
August 2011
By:
M.O.
| Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
She didn't think she had a problem with alcohol until attending AA helped her problems.
Web Exclusive: Who Does This Jerk Think I Am?
March 2011
By:
Lorraine K.
| Sparks, Nevada
A newcomer gives us an amusing look into her alcoholic mind as she encounters AA for the first time.
LOVE FROM THE PERFECT STRANGER
August 2008
By:
Bill S.
| Hopkins, Minnesota
It can turn a guy's life around
Like A House On Fire
October 2006
By:
Merv M.
| Sechelt, British Columbia
When an alcoholic's rage explodes
The Incredible Tapestry
February 1998
By:
Annemarie M.
| Raynham, Massachusetts
Tradition Two - For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority - a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not gover.