Always With Me
june 2026
| Young & Sober
By:
C.H.
| Corpus Christi, Texas
When she asks her Higher Power for help, it comes—just not always the way she wants it. And that’s OK with her
Why Study AA History?
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Tim B’s son
| Raleigh, N.C.
Following the path to personal history, one AA to another
The Spirit of Unity
January 2026
| Stories for Day Counters
By:
George H.
| Kingston, New Hampshire
After years of seeing AA as a filling station, he stepped up his game and learned how important our common welfare is
Surrounded by Love
January 2026
| Stories for Day Counters
By:
Bill O.
| Doylestown, Pennsylvania
At a Sunday morning Step meeting in Pennsylvania, helping newcomers is what they do best
Came To Believe
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Anonymous
| Chico, Calif.
Her obsession to drink had lifted. How was that possible?
A Work of Art!
August 2025
| Atheist & Agnostic Members
By:
Pat S.
| Stanton, California
A 47-year-old debt over lost artwork became an unexpected gift just in the nick of time
I Came Back
June 2025
| Annual Prison Issue
By:
Anonymous
He had sponsees and knew the Big Book front and back. But then he slipped. Now for the hard part
A Good Man
April 2025
| Making Amends
By:
Tom L.
| Albany, Georgia
A Georgia man shares his love for the tough, gentle Marine who changed his life
Just the Right Time
January 2025
| Spirituality and Prayer
By:
Shirley P.
| Agoura Hills, Calfornia
As she walked along the beach, exhausted from anger and ego, she thanked her Higher Power for saving her
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!
New York Revisited
May 1958
By:
Anon
| Washington, D. C.
THE GEOGRAPHIC CURE, I have been told countless times though I was never the one to try it, never works. . . .
AA Around the World
August 1957
And From All Around... - News, comments and letters from and about AA's worldwide outposts and centers--gleaned from letters to the Grapevine and General Service Headquarters, and from the "AA Exchange Bulletin," published monthly by GSH. <emphasis type="
Let There Be Light. . .
May 1957
By:
Elsie T.
| Cincinnati, Ohio
Elsie's letter to her AA sponsor, Betty T., first appeared in the February "Exchange Bulletin" from GSH. The Grapevine editors felt it speaks eloquently to all of us.
Closed Meeting
July 1954
A Jesuit Applauds AA
February 1954
By:
William J. Smith, S.J.
| Brooklyn, New York
Second in a series of religious views of AA, by non-alcoholics of various faiths. An article by a Protestant minister appeared in November issue. Other will appear from time to time.