A Joyous Privilege
November 1953
By:
Anon
| Massachusetts
<emphasis type="italic">Bow, stubborn knees</emphasis>. . . Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 3
Miracle on 34th Street
August 1949
Guest Editorial: Do We Make Too Much of Anniversaries?
May 1949
By:
T.D.Y.
They Can Boomerang--and Often Do
Happy Vacation, With a Few Safeguards
July 1947
Quote March 10, 2016
“Few victims of this illness can expect sobriety without a major change in most aspects of living.”
Rocky Hill, Conn., July 1973 From: “My Good Sponsor” AA Grapevine
Quote March 10, 2013
“Few victims of this illness can expect sobriety without a major change in most aspects of living.”
Rocky Hill, Conn., July 1973 From: “My Good Sponsor” AA Grapevine
An Experience You Must Not Miss
June 2025
| Annual Prison Issue
By:
Dave A.
| Moncton, New Brunswick
A longtimer in Canada shares his love for helping members behind the walls. To him, it’s a joy like no other
Dear Grapevine
July 2024
| Annual Prison Issue
Under The Influence
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Emily B. St.
| George, Utah
Replacing the bottle with a loving Higher Power
Forgiven
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Liza P.
| Melbourne, Australia
Letting go of fear and shame through the Steps
Taking Flight
July 2025
| AA Celebrates 90 Wonderful Years!
By:
A.C.
| Issaquah, Washington
Feeling defeated, a newcomer was heading straight for a beer. Luckily, a little feathered friend got in his way
Remembering A., My Brother
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
S.F.
| Willington,, Conn.
A beloved brother’s inspiring journey
Tales at Sea
March 2023
| Get Into Service
By:
Carla M.
| Huntington Beach, Calif.
You never know what share will help you in an AA meeting while floating on top of the world
Alcoholism Obscured
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Alan R.
| Great Neck, NY
A successful lawyer, he never believed his heavy drinking was alcoholic—until a “spiritual intervention” at his favorite watering hole
A night in the Yard
July 2022
| The Annual Prison Issue
By:
S.S.
| Phoenix, Ariz.
Sad and scared, her drinking had landed her in prison. But she was sober and some peace came from up above
Surrender at the 11th Hour
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Dan D.
| Matthews, N.C.
A former Marine fights the Great War against alcoholism, one day at a time
Zooming in love
September 2021
| Young & Sober!
By:
Bill I.
| Marlton, N.J.
From totally different sides of the country, a “boy meets girl on AA campus” romance in tiny squares
Any Hour of The Day
March 2021
| Making Amends
By:
Karen M.
| Floris, Iowa
After her husband died, COVID-19 hit. Where was she to turn? Luckily, 24/7 virtual meetings came to the rescue
Living My Life
November 2020
| Our Twelve Traditions
By:
Ann S.
| Hemet, Calif.
Life’s challenges keep unfolding for this old-timer.
So does the help we get when we reach out
So does the help we get when we reach out
Outside Help
April 2020
| Home Group
By:
Mitch E.
| Bountiful, Utah
With donuts and a little faith, they not only got their chores done, but had the best meeting ever
The Start of a Lifelong Journey
May 2019
| Our Big Book–80 Wonderful Years
By:
Ashley K.
| Pompano, Fla.
Fresh out of jail, and options, she rode her bike to an AA meeting
Finding Hope
October 2018
By:
Grace B.
| Lockport, Ill.
A young woman realizes that no matter what your age, you don’t need to let denial get in your way
Spaghetti legs
August 2018
By:
Anonymous
| Haskell, Oklahoma
Dancing, camping, bowling and water-skiing! His life was definitely not over