Fear Gave Way to Faith
September 1989
By:
John H.
| Benoni
Step Nine - Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
Ala-cat
September 1983
By:
C. B.
| Hershey, Pennsylvania
It isn't just human beings who catch the "family disease
T
February 1971
By:
Dr. John
| San Diego, California
The rule of HALT is a reminder that can help us all along the road to recovery - The Essence of AA
A Royal Bottom
Wallowing in gin while watching the funeral of a princess, a dad finally wakes up to his own life
Special-speaker Syndrome
August 1968
By:
M. U.
| Brighton, Colorado
It feels terrible to be up there with the expectation you'll knock 'em dead
The Sense of Wonder
June 1968
By:
B. L.
| Seattle, Washington
. . .AA has taught me--to relate myself to the universe. . .
The End Of His Rope
June 2006
By:
David G
| Salem, New Hampshire
He didn't think anything could be worse than the pain of not drinking
A Good Cry in the Desert
February 2020
| Tough Times
By:
A.R.
| Allentown, Pa.
After losing his long battle with alcohol, a soldier finally surrenders to win
Keeping The Faith
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Chris W.
| Oneonta, N.Y.
A priest finds faith and fulfillment in AA
Step One And Clarity
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Bob H.
| Pinetop, Ariz.
A series of simple questions convince him he is powerless
This Beautiful Planet
July 2025
| AA Celebrates 90 Wonderful Years!
By:
Steve N.
| Simi Valley, California
The Plain Truth
February 2023
| Making Amends
By:
Carla H.
| Chico, Calif.
A parent of an autistic son keeps her amends to him simple and honest. Now it’s time to live it
I Never Would Have Guessed It
November 2017
| Issue Title Here
By:
Cheryl O.
| Niceville, FL
Thirty years of growing up in AA, one step at a time, one day at a time, one experience at a time
Starting Point
August 2016
Double Trouble
September 2013
By:
Robert B.
| Tucson, Arizona
There's more than one way to anger a judge who wants to give you the gavel
Finding the Focus
February 2005
By:
Anonymous,
| Santa Rosa, California
Sober, an alcoholic begins to show up for life
A Mother's Love
August 2004
By:
Sioux G.
| Charles City, Iowa
A newcomer discovers the power of a few AA tools