Is It Wrong to Feel Proud?
November 1950
By:
L.A.
| Concord, New Hampshire
A Young Man Raises A Point. . . . .
Dual Problems
February 1979
By:
B. L.
| St. Louis, Montana
Let's concentrate on the things we have in common and on the tools that help us overcome our common problems
The secrets we share
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
By:
Snow P. B
| Boca Raton, Fla.
There’s nothing like telling another alcoholic who we really are and what we have done
True to Ourselves
January 2021
| Oldtimers!
By:
Angela P.
| Mesa, Ariz.
A surprise discovery reminds one member how important it is to share our stories. We never know who they might help
Sharing my Secret
February 2020
| Tough Times
By:
Kirk S.
| Dundas, Ontario
Angry and lonely, he stayed quiet about his reading skills. Then one day he was able to help others
Not too much to ask
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
By:
Thomas S.
| Inglewood, California
A member reminds us that it never hurts to be kind, patient and accepting of one another
Teacher Gets Schooled
October 2014
By:
Bill P.
| Waukesha,, Wisconsin
The story Billy was about to share with the class would stay with his teacher for years
Greetings From Maine
August 2013
By:
Diane S. and Carolyn H.
| Warren, New Jersey
Two sober friends head to Maine for biking, whale-watching and whoopie pie!
Sobriety Calling
August 2013
By:
Anonymous
A member shares how he feels about texting and calls during meetings
Truth and Recovery
September 2011
By:
Jimmy S.
| Norwich, Connecticut
He recognized that the only way to stay sober was to get honest with his family about his past actions
True Love At the Assembly
May 2020
| Getting Into General Service
By:
Angela P.
| Mesa, Ariz.
General service gave her sobriety so many remarkable rewards. But this one was a real surprise
Back to Life
May 2020
| Getting Into General Service
By:
David R.
| Lawrence, Kan.
With a lot of action and a bunch of hotdogs, members in Kansas bring a district alive again
Here come the vans
April 2017
By:
Ryan S.
| Oakland Park, Florida
Just when he felt too nervous to do service, some guys who needed help saved the day
Pool Party
May 2012
By:
Chuck V.
| Lake Leelanau, Michigan
Alone and isolated, his winning ticket was a friendly AA meeting
Best Friends
December 2011
By:
Sheila R.
| Fort Worth, Texas
Two women prove to be a lifeline for one another in sobriety
You Mean, Just Let Anybody In?
September 1976
By:
B. L.
| Manhattan, New York
Which of us, on first coming for help, was an asset to AA.?
On Moving up to the Pros
February 1975
By:
Fred P.
| Homestead, Florida
In an effort to bring some light, the Grapevine presents here a symposium of varying points of view
You Are Already Part of a Miracle
January 1973
By:
A. M.
| St. Petersburg, Fla.
Spiritual awakening can be a sudden experience or a slow growing process
Why I Get Involved
April 2026
| Getting into General Service
By:
Jimmy W.
| Soddy Daisy, Tennessee
He used to think area service was a waste of time. Boy, did he change his mind!
One Banana at a Time
March 2026
| AA & the Family
By:
Kelli S.B.
| Seattle, Washington
To connect with God better, her sponsor suggested she help others. What finally worked may surprise you