Calling Carrie Confederate
August 1950
By:
Anonymous
THE SOUTHERN WOMAN ALCOHOLIC HAS A SPECIAL PROBLEM. . . . .
It Can Happen
june 2026
| Young & Sober
By:
Jason E.
| Fort Lauderdale, Florida
After a rough childhood, foster care and relapses, he finally found a safe home in AA
Doing The Best I Can
November 2025
| Early days of AA
By:
L.C.
| Deland, Florida
For her, meditation is an imperfect practice—and she’s OK with that
Thankful for all I have learned
November 2023
| Gratitude
Those drunken years lost in the dark are now invaluable experiences to help others
Roaring Good Time
February 2023
| Making Amends
By:
Definitely Steve
| Nashville, Tenn.
I was again going to a concert, only this time I was with my two of my granddaughters. Oh, and I was sober. It was one of the greatest nights of my life.
Fear not
February 2023
| Making Amends
By:
Cherie R.
| Brownwood, Texas
The ladies shared their experience about how they overcame fear. These women helped the Big Book come alive for me. They used the message on the pages to save my life.
Miracle Woman Today
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Betts W.
| Evergreen, Colo.
The sign on the door of her first meeting read “Miracle Women.” Could she ever be one of them?
Groundhog day
November 2021
| Prayer and Meditation
By:
Roxanne H.
Once lost in an endless merry-go-round of blackouts and hidden bottles, a newcomer mom is happy to be back
Passing Over the wine
April 2020
| Home Group
By:
Definitely Steve
| Nashville, Tenn.
No more frontloading, showing off and drama. He now celebrates his freedom with grape juice
Emily and Me
December 2014
By:
Bill W.
| Lansdale, Pennsylvania
He was in and out of AA until an accident changed the course of all of their lives
True Change
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Aaron N.
| Beaverton, Ore.
Understanding what you can change changes everything
Borrowed Faith
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
By:
Michael C.
| Charlottesville, Va.
He was back in detox again, but this time was different. A fellow member helped open his soul
Quite an impression
May 2017
By:
Moira B.
| Pearl River, New York
Many of us have a shameful family event we never want to remember—or forget. This one roared
Pop Saved Me a Seat
July 2015
A trip home to make an amend results in a wonderful blast from the past
AA Behind the Walls: A Volunteer's Perspective
December 2003
By:
Liz D.
| Woodside, New York
What could a young, middle-class girl have in common with an inmate at Rikers?
Alcoholism At Large
March 2021
| Making Amends
The costs of the COVID-19 lockdown on alcoholism and recovery
When All Is Said And Done
November 2017
| Issue Title Here
By:
Karen E.
| Puyallup, Wash.
A powerful message of gratitude from one AA who has found her true home