The Year I Needed Santa
December 2011
By:
P.S.
| Phoenix, Arizona
An unexpected encounter in a neighbor's yard helps a woman get her gratitude game back
You are not done yet
March 2009
By:
PATRICK F.
| Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Accepting life as it came his way was the key to a great adventure
A Twelfth Step Call In The Wild
May 2006
By:
Anonymous
| Ketchikan, Alaska
An unexpected opportunity to help a drunk
A Prisoner Of My Own Universe
January 2006
By:
Sheryl M.
| Boca Raton, Florida
Her only escape was alcohol
An Atheist Sticks Out His Neck
July 2005
By:
Kurt S.
| Port Angeles, Washington
An AA discovers you can't go forward if you stay in your shell
Turnaround
January 2003
By:
Tom M.
| Fennville, Michigan
Once sober, this big shot began to strive for values he used to disdain
Scene of the Crime
August 1999
By:
Anonymous
In the May 1999 issue, the Grapevine published three articles on the topic of Sex and Sobriety. The articles generated a lot of thoughtful discussion --and many more articles --and we are happy to present the experience, strength, and hope of four more AA
The Deeper Dimension
September 1993
By:
Jim N.
| Denver, Colorado
Tradition Twelve - Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities.
Good Ol' Higher Power
July 1983
By:
J. S.
| Warren, New Jersey
Belief came slowly, but today he finally has a
24-Hour Delivery
February 2014
By:
Alex M.
| Louisville, Kentucky
Doing service with Meetings on Wheels gives this guy the ride of his life
I Hate My Job
February 2014
By:
Kurt S.
| Farmington, Connecticut
Even after 40 years, we can always use a little attitude adjustment
Nine Lives Dina
September 2013
By:
Dina F.
| Hesperia, California
After years of drunk driving, she finally got off on the exit to AA
The Hiding Place
September 2012
By:
—Bill L., Roselle, N.J.
| Roselle, New Jersey
Who knew AA service work would be so rewarding?
AA News
August 2012
After the Crash
July 2011
By:
Sheila B.
| Taycheedah, Wisconsin
She confronted her disease head-on after a devastating collision
Kindred spirits
March 2009
By:
PAM P.
| San Pedro, California
In her search for recovery, a woman in pain turns to the Steps
JUST SAY YES
January 2009
By:
James H.
| Corpus Christi, Texas
Taking the Friday night commitment kept this newcomer out of the bars
Victor E (July 1995)
November 2004
By:
Anonymous
| New York, New York
For 42 years Victor E. has wanted to drink in almost every issue of the Grapevine--and every time has changed his mind. One AA offers this perspective on Victor's continuing dilemma.
Using Tradition Three within the AA Fellowship
March 2004
By:
Linda W.
| Libertyville, Illinois
Is it possible to help someone who doesn't have a problem with alcohol?