AA Around the World
July 1958
By:
Owen W.
| Montana
LO! THE POOR INDIAN AA- News, comments and letters from and about AA's worldwide outposts and centers--gleaned from letters to the Grapevine and the General Service Office, and from the "AA Exchange Bulletin," published monthly by GSO
Some Questions for Closed Meeting Discussion
January 1955
Across the Editors Desk
July 1954
Other Subjects for Closed Meetings
May 1954
The Human Story
January 1954
By:
Jack W.
| Richmond, Virginia
It happened a year ago. . .and the ending is still a happy one
That I May Bring Light
January 2025
| Spirituality and Prayer
By:
Frank G.
| Soquel, California
An agnostic member shares how our Eleventh Step Prayer helps him become a better husband, friend and dad
Fear Is My Middle Name
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Beth D.
| Coral Springs, Fla.
Only alcohol took away her fear—until the day it didn’t
A Beautiful Finish
July 2024
| Annual Prison Issue
By:
Drew J.
| Abbotsford, British Columbia
To celebrate milestones in their AA prison group, some members came up with a creative idea, and the results fit right in their pockets
Bar Buddies
June 2024
| Happy Birthday Grapevine!
By:
Bob H.
| North Providence, Rhode Island
Who knew that the guys he once served beer to would one day help him find a sponsor?
New Guy in Town
May 2024
| How the Steps Changed My Life
By:
Todd K.
| Huntley, Illinois
Moving can make it super tricky to connect to a new AA routine.
So glad he took the suggestion to do a 90 in 90!
So glad he took the suggestion to do a 90 in 90!
One Seder at a Time
April 2024
| Happy Birthday Big Book!
By:
Definitely Steve
| Nashville, Tennessee
A newcomer navigates his first real social test. Thank goodness for helpful oldtimers and grape juice!
When We Need Outside Help
March 2024
| Spanish-Speaking AA Members
By:
Chad P.
| St. Louis, Missouri
A member shares about his experience dealing with mental issues in AA
An AA Story
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Anonymous
From despair in rural Massachusetts to a fulfilling life in Paris – a story of letting go and taking responsibility
A Bountiful Higher Power
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Loren S.
| South Bend, Ind.
Restored to reality—rather than sanity—he finds his true path
Sober at 75
March 2023
| Get Into Service
By:
Ralph F.
| Plainview, N.Y.
It took a while for alcohol to catch up to him and even longer for him to admit it. But oh, life is so much better now
Starting my day
March 2023
| Get Into Service
By:
Paul M.
| Galveston, Texas
A past delegate recalls how he learned that a good day of service can begin with a well-made bed
Cab Ride
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Paul W.
| Rochester, NY
The best years of his life came after he found his way into the Fellowship
The Zip Line
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Barbara D.
| Enola, Pa.
At the mountain recovery retreat, the zip line was almost more than she bargained for. But not quite...
To Any Lengths
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Suzie V.
| Loxahatchee, FL.
Sometimes a geographic is a good thing—if it means staying sober
Finding His Marbles
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Robert S.
| Glendale Heights, Ill.
Coming to his senses in AA