Loving the Unlovable
May 1997
By:
Bob K.
| Concord, California
Sobriety can set into motion a positive chain reaction
A Deeper Surrender
August 1993
By:
B. B.
| Longview, Washington
Step Eight - Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and become willing to make amends to them all.
Justice
October 1983
By:
L. W.
| Newport, Rhode Island
In sobriety, the present can transform the past
Power of Example
November 2025
| Early days of AA
By:
Rob G.
| Marmora, New Jersey
Newly sober, he was determined to bring a list of others in with him.
Luckily, he checked with some oldtimers
Luckily, he checked with some oldtimers
Hitting the Road
May 2025
| Young and Sober
By:
Dave H.
| Lincoln, Nebraska
Don’t need beer for this! Dave and Pat are having a blast checking off their bucket list. Next stop: GSO in New York City!
You Never Know
April 2025
| Making Amends
By:
Ron B.
| Costa Mesa, California
A performer at a theme park makes amends to his boss for his drunken behavior and gets the surprise of his life
Keeping Close To AA
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Nancy F.
| Portland, Ore.
She made several moves, but never left AA behind
Her Relapse Was Waiting
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Desiree A.
| Sharon, Pa.
They were going to grab a fish sandwich—one beer with it couldn’t hurt, right?
Just The Movement of the Hand
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Susan C.
| St. Louis, Mo.
Sometimes the physical connects us to the spiritual
Ticket to Ride
April 2024
| Happy Birthday Big Book!
By:
Heidi V.
| Torrevieja, Spain
Gin and tonic used to get her through the stress of an airport. But this time she just made a friend
Baby Zoomer
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Taylor K.
| Carson City, Nev.
In the early days of the pandemic, he moved, lost a beloved spouse and experienced a serious illness. He also discovered that AA works
Uncle Harold
April 2023
| AA & Families
By:
Harold I.
| Marietta, Ga.
After years of trying, he never could mend the past with his brother. But now he can make a difference
Triumph of the heart
March 2022
| Emotional Sobriety
By:
Tom B.
| Patchogue, N.Y.
Two alcoholics share an unexpected powerful moment one night in the local jail
Hot diggity dog
March 2022
| Emotional Sobriety
By:
Annie H. South
| Yarmouth, Mass.
After COVID hit, she had to change her meeting. But boy did she relish the chance to make it work
Stay!
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Anonymous
| Lamy, N.M.
Faith. Hope. Humility. Service. It adds up to 21 years
The 73 - year-old Newcomer
August 2021
| Seniors in AA
By:
Rae C.
| Winnipeg, Manitoba
For someone who couldn’t believe you could stop drinking after 70, she’s sure loving life now
The One I’d Never Make
March 2021
| Making Amends
By:
Karen M.
| Webberville, Texas
In a blackout, she did something very regretful involving a knife and a policeman.
How would she ever face this man again?
How would she ever face this man again?
Mission accomplished
February 2021
| Sponsorship
By:
John Mc.
| Nashville, Tenn.
A trip to help a sick sponsee becomes a powerful reminder of the message and love we get to pass on