A Smiling Man, a Happy Man
October 1996
80 reasons I love Grapevine
June 2024
| Happy Birthday Grapevine!
By:
Jeff W.
| Maplewood, New Jersey
To celebrate our 70th anniversary, 10 years ago an avowed Grape-nut shared 70 reasons he loved Grapevine. With the new apps, the podcast, Instagram and more, he had an easy time updating it to 80.
Somewhere to be
November 2018
By:
Aundry B.
| San Francisco, California
His marriage just ended and last night he slept in his car. He was sure happy to see his sponsee
Physical Awakening
May 1983
By:
D. J.
| Columbus, Ohio
Can we make the most of sobriety if we concentrate on mental and spiritual development but neglect our physical recovery?
79 Years With the Bottle
September 1961
By:
Louis R., by P. C.
| Washington, D. C.
His mother put whiskey in his baby bottle. From then on, any old jug would do
Truly Blessed
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Ed M.
| Bloomsburg, Pa.
Reflecting on the changes wrought by nearly 40 years of sobriety
Thirty-Six
Web Exclusives
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By:
Randall H.
| Kapaa, Hawaii
Old-timers have bad days, too
The Wonder Still Lives
April 1969
By:
B.G.
| Nutley, New Jersey
B.G. still looks upon the benefits of sobriety with the fresh approach of a newcomer. It works!<lb Big Book Stories--Updated
High Stepping Twelfth Steppers
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Sherri R.
| Ontario, Toronto
More than 30 years ago, two young women discovered they had a lot in common—including a deep desire to get sober
Color Me Drunk
February 2013
By:
Patricia B.
| Lumberton, New Jersey
A “buzzed” mom thought she was fooling everyone—until she got the picture
It’s never too late
July 2022
| The Annual Prison Issue
By:
Sandra G.
| Highlands, N.J.
At 79, with four years sober, this mom is happier than ever. She got her life back
From Stranger to Sponsor
January 2018
| Sponsorship
By:
Kristy M.
| Columbia, Mo.
Sometimes physical steps lead to spiritual ones, which is why it was so important for her to turn around that night, retrace her steps, and return to the meeting
Three strikes, you’re in!
March 2014
By:
Jack B.
| Oakland, New Jersey
He thought his differences would not let him stay, but Tradition Three said no way
Dear Grapevine
April 2020
| Home Group
Trunk full of love
August 2018
By:
Lauri S.
| Spokane, Washington
The stories she read helped her so much she couldn’t wait to hit the road and share the good news
Chubby gods, skinny gods
February 2017
By:
Michelle B.
| Hazel Park, Michigan
A newcomer’s journey with Step Two was a mighty voyage, but one thing for sure, she was willing
Dear Grapevine
October 2014
An air of unity
September 2010
By:
JIM F.
| St. Louis, Mo.
A delegate shares about the 60th General Service Conference