18 Wheels & 12 Steps
December 2025
| Sober Holidays & Remote Communities
By:
Ken H.
| Pearl River, Louisiana
A Loner trucker shares how he stays sober on the road—from L.A. to Maine to Florida
Slowpoke
December 2025
| Sober Holidays & Remote Communities
By:
Roger S.
| West Bloomfield, Michigan
All he wanted was to enjoy the evening and get to his AA meeting. So why did it all go to hell?
I Just Kept Praying
June 2025
| Annual Prison Issue
By:
John K.
| Sanford, North Carolina
The more he made coffee, the more he heard the others talk about prayer. Then one day, he tried it himself
At The Jumping-Off Point
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| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
S.W.
| Weaverville, N.C.
It wasn’t until he started putting his shoes under the bed that he came to believe
Your Life Will Get Better
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Anonymous
| Smyrna, Ga.
If all else fails, just get in the damn car
Checking the label
April 2023
| AA & Families
By:
G.P.
| Outremont, Quebec
Thanks to AA, she stopped categorizing everyone. It was making her want to drink
Boots
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| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Chelsea L.
| Glendale, Colo.
The muddied boots were a reminder of her worst drunken night. Should she hang on to them?
No Walk in the Park
January 2023
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
Joe H.
| Powell River, Bristish Columbia
He knew he was powerless when an outing with his dog became a nightmare trip to the liquor store
A Thankful Newcomer
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| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Elizabeth O.
| Yonkers, N.Y.
A newcomer’s perilous path becomes the beginning of true gratitude
The Boisterous Bunch
June 2022
| Stories by Longtimers!
By:
Roxane R.
| Valley Center, Calif.
Hey, it was the 80s. We were rowdy and having fun. But we stayed sober and we had each other’s backs
A Message Worth Repeating
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| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
L.L.
| Medicine Hat, Alberta
Two messages of faith and hope, seven years apart
One Meeting. One Commitment. One Purpose.
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Lori J.
| New Castle, Pa.
Open door, open hearts—and a cup of coffee
My Trudge Along the Road
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Barry F.
| Granville, Ohio
An alcoholism counselor realizes he is one of the “poor sick souls” he works so hard to save
Two Hands Reaching In
February 2022
| Getting Through Tough Times
By:
Brock O.
| Winston-Salem, N.C.
A member in prison shares gratitude for the love and guidance he gets from men going to any lengths on the outside
That First Meeting
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| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Bryan D.
| Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Most sober alcoholics remember their first drink—and their first meeting
Time to Smell the Flowers
July 1982
By:
S. B.
| Virginia Beach, Virginia
An expression of gratitude for being sober and being able to help others
The Third Step - Turning It Over
June 1977
By:
K. N.
| Grove City, Ohio
It doesn't seem to work very well when there are reservations, conditions, or preconceived notions
Poor Me? Flip It Over!
April 1976
By:
V. L.
| Detroit, Michigan
We can learn to turn negative thoughts into positive ones
Better In Another Way
September 1975
By:
S. M.
| Lawrence, Massachusetts
The changes didn't come where she thought they would
The Public's Opinion
November 1973
By:
H. S.
| Great Neck, New York
This 24-year-old expression of concern for our Traditions carries even greater weight for AA in today's world - From the November 1949 Grapevine
Minor Miracles
April 1972
By:
L. D.
| Manhattan, New York
When we become aware, a lot of nice little things begin to happen
The Embrace of the Octopus
October 1971
By:
L. H.
| Castro Valley, California
And then suddenly he lets you go. . .
Comfort in Action
July 1971
By:
R. S.
| Queens, New York
The winners are those who do things because it makes them feel better
The Six S's
June 1971
By:
C. J.
| Pleasant Hill, California
To help you remember the ideals that make for happy sobriety