There's Always More to Learn
February 1983
By:
M. S.
| Springfield, Virginia
Sobriety is a continuing adventure when we remain teachable
Temporary Sponsor
January 1982
By:
R. B.
| Manhattan, New York
It's as important to be a sponsor as to have one
A Now-forty Face
October 1981
By:
B. M.
| Charleston, West Virginia
It turned out to be a wonderful birthday
Around AA - Items of AA Information and Experience
August 1980
Atmosphere of Unity Marks 30th General Service Conference
Made Direct Amends
September 1979
By:
R. B.
| Fort Myers, Florida
Time and his Higher Power had built a bridge to his sobriety
Heading for Home
August 1979
By:
O. J.
| Houston, Texas
A section by or about beginners, with a single message: Keep coming back!
Critical Connections
October 2025
| AA & Technology
By:
Matt S.
| Lima, Ohio
An AA member working inside a correctional facility shares how technological advances are helping alcoholics
You Never Know
April 2025
| Making Amends
By:
Ron B.
| Costa Mesa, California
A performer at a theme park makes amends to his boss for his drunken behavior and gets the surprise of his life
Her Relapse Was Waiting
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| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Desiree A.
| Sharon, Pa.
They were going to grab a fish sandwich—one beer with it couldn’t hurt, right?
The Right Sponsor
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By:
K.M.
| Bar Nunn, Wyo.
Working with the right person turned her sobriety around
Stepping Up
August 2024
| Dating & Relationships
By:
Mary B.
| Green Bay, Wisconsin
Who knew being a Grapevine chair would be so much fun?
And all she had to do was raise her hand
And all she had to do was raise her hand
Hooked
June 2024
| Happy Birthday Grapevine!
By:
Michelle B.
| Kelowna, British Columbia
She was trying to stop drinking but wasn’t quite ready.
Then one day someone gave her a Grapevine
Then one day someone gave her a Grapevine
We Stick to What Works
May 2024
| How the Steps Changed My Life
By:
George H.
| Kingston, New Hampshire
While trying to help someone through the Steps, he got an important reminder to stay close to our primary purpose
Denial
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By:
Deloyce H
| Spruce Grove, Alberta
She took someone else to an AA meeting—but came back for herself
The Ninth Step—The Gift That Keeps On Giving
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By:
Audrey J.
| Waukesha, Wis.
Making an amends, done thoughtfully, sometimes makes other amends unnecessary
I Keep Writing
December 2023
| Remote Communities and sober holidays
By:
Gary P.
| Edgewater, Florida
More Than Not Drinking
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By:
Alex P.
| New York City, New York
Being grateful for the gift of desperation
My Sobriety Adventure
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| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Rich H.
| Hanover, Pa.
When do you look a gift horse in the mouth? When it come bearing fine wine….
12 Steps to Maui
June 2023
| Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
By:
Michelle B.
| Kelowna, British Columbia
On the beautiful shores of Hawaii, there’s a group of alcoholics who love their Twelve and Twelve
Passages I love
June 2023
| Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
By:
Gary D.
| Edgewater, New Jersey
Instrumental thoughts on instincts, prayer, Traditions, becoming useful, faith—and, oh yeah, Rule 62
My friend in Valencia
April 2023
| AA & Families
By:
Anonymous
| Los Angeles, Calif.
Like me, he didn’t speak much Spanish. He needed someone to talk to. Over time, it became apparent we were helping each other stay sober.
