It Works For Me
September 2007
By:
Paul M.
| Riverside, Illinois
Sober sixty years, a member reflects on AA's principles
Denial: A Story In Three Parts
May 2006
By:
Victoria P.
| Los Angeles, California
The thick wall finally cracks for this hard-drinking lawyer
A Very Satisfactory Life
June 1989
By:
Felicia M.
| New Canaan, Connecticut
The story of a long-time Grapevine contributor who is still going strong!
Recipe for Sobriety
November 1981
By:
K. P.
At least three parts Tradition were necessary as secret ingredients - From the November 1963 Grapevine
Surrender to the Unknown
August 1978
By:
E. P.
| Alexandria, Virginia
She learned to turn over her life and will without knowing what the future held in store
Long Crawl to the First Step
February 1974
By:
T. H. M.
| Oakland, California
Surrender is terribly difficult but reaching that point is even harder
Look Beyond Yourself
May 1973
By:
B. M.
| Saratoga, California
When self-forgetfulness occurs, "the spirit" takes over
The Eleventh Concept--part 2
October 1972
<emphasis type="italic">Bill W.'s</emphasis> Twelve Concepts for World Service
From The Hills Of Arkansas
August 2017
By:
Charles G.
| Evans, Ga.
He clawed his way out of a hardscrabble childhood, but alcohol followed him relentlessly. When he couldn’t drink, yet couldn’t die, he finally surrendered
Dear Manuel
July 2017
By:
Matt S.
| Buffalo Grove, Illinois
For one member, corresponding with an inmate has been a long, wonderful journey
The Strange Mental Blank Spot
July 2017
By:
Louisa P.
| Seattle, Wash.
An alcoholic does battle with the strange mental blank spot that separates her (and all alcoholics) from the rest of humanity
Any Lengths
April 2017
By:
Corliss Burke
| Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
A former Class A Trustee and addiction professional shares about the wonderful ride she and AA have been on for the past 26 years
No More Excuses
April 2017
Seeking to find a solution to the God-shaped void in her soul, she turned to AA and discovered a miraculous new life
One stitch at a time
March 2016
An old-timer finds out it’s never too late to dive back in like a newcomer
Love, Returned
March 2016
With the help of AA, a Navy man gets sober and begins to right wrongs with his family
Me & You & AA
November 2015
Heartbroken after a rough breakup, she dove back into her program and let the Fellowship carry her
The Angriest Newcomer
September 2015
She was desperate to take the edge off, but afraid to go back to her vodka martinis
Traveling to Russia
June 2015
A sober retiree tells of her experiences looking for meetings in St. Petersburg
Man of Many Talents
April 2015
By:
Eric K.
| Crosslake, Minnesota
His ride into AA service has taken some wonderful turns and he's yet to hit the breaks
Temporary Work
March 2015
By:
Debi C.
| Buffalo, New York
After she lost her job because of drinking, she found herself in part time jobs – one of which would ultimately lead her to AA
The Next Guy Up to Bat
December 2014
By:
Jack M.
| Kingston, New York
A desperate call to AA after his son's birthday led to a moment he'll never forget
A Girl from the Midwest
November 2014
By:
—D.E.S.
| St. Louis, Missouri
An alcoholic gay woman finds sobriety and acceptance in AA