The big winner
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Mike K.
| Ventura, California
He missed the game, but not that last pint of Scotch. Now he has a life with all bases loaded
I’m here we’re here
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
By:
Clement C.
| New York, New York
A long-time African-American member tells his story and encourages others to get involved beyond the group
From Fear to Faith
August 2018
By:
Susan G.
| Columbia, Md.
Five life lessons from a woman who has taken a long journey from the chaos of the drinking life to the faith that sobriety can bring
Not From Here
May 2017
By:
Fobby N.
| Springfield, Virginia
The love in the rooms helps a young Pakistani alcoholic see that he’s not as unique as he thought
Time to Rotate
February 2016
A sure way to grow is to become a trusted servant, but an even better way is to step down and let others have a chance
Pride & Possessions
September 2014
By:
Anonymous
At 59, she left her old life behind. Thank goodness she kept coming back
Love on Emerald Lake
May 2014
By:
Anonymous
After a breakup, he headed to Vermont to be of service. But his HP had much bigger plans
A Six-Week Tour in AA
September 2013
He went to help his daughter out and discovered that maybe he belonged there too
Cold Morning, Warm Meeting
November 2012
By:
Tom S.
| Ripon, California
As Thanksgiving nears, a group of men who have each others’ backs share their sadness and joy
Forgiving Louie
May 2003
By:
Jeanne R.
| Coral Springs, Florida
Sometimes a prayer for others is a prayer for yourself
Sunlight and Air
May 1999
By:
Cheryl M.
| New York, New York
Step 5 - Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
Operation Acceptance: Moving from Rage to Letting Go
April 2005
By:
Anonymous
| O'Fallon, Illinois
Sinking ship
August 2023
| AA in the Military
By:
Steve C.
| Palm Coast, Florida
In the Coast Guard, he couldn’t keep his head above water. But once he dropped anchor in AA, his life got back on course
Dear Grapevine
February 2022
| Getting Through Tough Times
It’s Never Too Late
August 2021
| Seniors in AA
By:
Everett D.
| Glenview, Ill.
At 92, he’s still working the program and helping others every chance he gets. Now that’s happy, joyous and free
Dear Grapevine
February 2020
| Tough Times
A to Zzzzz
January 2019
| Stories for Day Counters!
By:
Donna B.
| Pulaski, Virginia
She found a dreamy way to get both gratitude and sleep and not have to count those shaggy sheep
Dear Grapevine
May 2017
Sobriety Lessons
November 2016
From learning to listen to finding the right meeting, a man with twenty-two years in the program provides seven lessons towards a better sobriety
Follow the Donuts
July 2016
After 20 years of liquor and prison, he was served a treat he couldn't refuse