A Power in the Air
February 1993
By:
Anonymous
| New York, New York
Step Two - Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
Rule 62
March 1987
By:
R. G.
| Longview, Washington
Part II--on the meaning and implications of our Third Legacy
Just Getting Them There Is Good
September 1974
By:
E. S.
| Brooklyn, New York
There's a lot of static about forced referrals from outside agencies, but we should be aware that many of these sick alcoholics become sober AA members
Greed, Fear, and Ignorance
July 1974
By:
Paul M.
| Riverside, Illinois
We can have almost everything we want if we want it badly enough--but we have to pay the price
Sanctuary Regained
December 1967
By:
C. I.
| West Los Angeles, California
What can an AA who has had a ruinous slip teach us?
Corporate Poverty
March 1997
This article is adapted from a presentation given by Gary A. Glynn, Class A (nonalcoholic) trustee at a general sharing session of the General Service Board, October 1994.
AA's Responsibility
November 1983
By:
Bill W.
Bill W.'s reflections on AA's thirtieth anniversary are no less timely for the 1980s - From the July 1965 Grapevine
My Very Own Twelve Steps
February 1973
By:
N. P.
| Grand Prairie, Texas
How one enthusiastic member works our suggested program
Cracking the 'Secret' of Big City AA
May 1969
By:
L. H. and D. J.
| Alhambra, California
Joe, from Littleville, didn't spot it, but the telephone book was the first clue to the mystery
Getting the work done
August 2023
| AA in the Military
By:
George H.
| Kingston, New Hampshire
Some members get paid to help make Twelfth Step work possible—but not to stay sober themselves
From Hopeless To Hopeful
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By:
April P.
| White Lake, Mich.
Freeing herself was a long journey—but ultimately, she found her way
Minority Heard
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
By:
Beth D.
| Coral Springs, Fla.
One night at her business meeting there was a unanimous vote...oh wait...there’s one more hand
AA will catch us
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
By:
Anonymous
| Tucson, Ariz.
As she swings through AA life, she knows it’s OK to take chances because the Concepts help form a safety net
We did It
February 2022
| Getting Through Tough Times
By:
K.S.B.
| Seattle, Wash.
When COVID hit, everything went haywire—kids, stress, technology—you name it. AA to the rescue!
That First Meeting
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| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Bryan D.
| Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Most sober alcoholics remember their first drink—and their first meeting
Barn Raising!
May 2021
| Our Twelve Steps
By:
Rob P.
| Huntington Station, N.Y.
A pandemic can’t stop this group from meeting in style, thanks to Vito and a lot of sweat and glue
Speaking up
February 2021
| Sponsorship
By:
Tina J.
| Dallas, Texas
After much work in sobriety, she now has courage and a voice. Tradition Two helps show her the way
Two Years of Sobriety
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By:
Shawna K.
| Kingwood Group, Texas
Checking in at two years sober… and counting
A grateful holiday
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
John K.
| Carleton Place, Ontario
Though not the fancy getaway he was used to, the journey this year was to himself
Love = time
March 2019
| What’s On Your Mind?
By:
Peter H.
| Buffalo, New York
A sober husband learns to show love with a sponge, a little dish soap and lots of patience
Finding my lane
February 2019
| Stories by Our Longtime Members
By:
Jack F.
| Asbury Park, New Jersey
How learning to ask for help on a sober bowling team helped him find a Higher Power
Lucky fingers
February 2019
| Stories by Our Longtime Members
By:
Hyla G.
| St. Petersburg, Florida
In her darkest hour, she walked a digital path until she found a woman named Debbie
Thanks, I See the Light
November 2018
By:
Brian D.
| Richmond, Ind.
He’d quit drinking before, without a problem. Why not now?