Proof
November 2019
| Grapevine Classics
By:
Andy A.
| St. Peter’s, Mo.
Faith found him when he least expected it—and brought him back to AA
Sunlight of the Spirit
October 2019
| Is AA Accessible to all who need it?
By:
Jim R.
| Republic, Mo.
Early in sobriety, he discovered laughter—in fact, Grapevine helped him find it
Lots and lots of help
October 2019
| Is AA Accessible to all who need it?
By:
Tina W.
| Tequesta, Florida
Mary, Sydney, Kathleen, Neena and the “move a muscle” lady...they were all exactly what she needed
Journey home
August 2019
| African-American Alcoholics in AA
By:
Diane C.
| Guelph, Ontario
Though her father and brother didn’t make it, she and her sister knew exactly where to go
Better than Monday night football
July 2019
| The Prison Issue
By:
Bill B.
| Tahlequah, Oklahoma
For a member in Oklahoma, making the trip behind the walls is the best night of the week
Journeying to Faith
July 2019
| The Prison Issue
By:
Mike H.
| El Cajon, Calif.
A God of his understanding keeps him sober
The boss
March 2019
| What’s On Your Mind?
By:
Bob G.
| Prescott Valley, Arizona
The God he was raised with years ago is not the one he talks to now
Gotta shop around
January 2019
| Stories for Day Counters!
By:
Margot C.
| Sandwich, Massachusetts
After finally getting through the front door, a newcomer learns that not all meetings are alike
Had enough?
January 2019
| Stories for Day Counters!
By:
Patrick J.
| Alburquerque, New Mexico
He thought he had power over alcohol, until one day someone asked him a question that had only one answer
No two alike
December 2018
| Sober for the Holidays and Remote Communities
By:
Lucinda P.
| Grass Valley, California
A member in California makes peace with the holidays one snowflake at a time
Something wonderful overhead
September 2018
By:
Mindy S.
| Villa Grove, Colorado
A frightening encounter on a lonely desert road helped her find a little faith
All Greek to me
June 2018
By:
George M.
| Camden, Maine
How a smartphone came to the rescue for some alcoholics in Greece who really needed a meeting
Not a river in Egypt
June 2018
By:
R.T.
| Queen Creek, Arizona
Even in sobriety, denial ruled his life. But Step Six and a cool Higher Power helped him begin to accept reality and lift his head out of the sand
Long Strange Trip
June 2018
By:
Andy G.
| Midland, Mich.
They were childhood buddies who drank and drugged together, then got sober. Now they were taking one final road trip
Always open
January 2018
| Sponsorship
By:
Anonymous
A member reflects on the joys and challenges of sponsorship and how it’s kept him sober for 31 wonderful years
News Circuit of A.A.s From All Parts of the World
October 1948
A Word to the Wise A.A. Parent
February 1947
A.A. and the Advertising Man
February 1946
Reprinted from <emphasis type="italic">Printers' Ink</emphasis>, Sept. 14, 1945
A.A.'s Country-wide News Circuit
December 1945
The Long Lonely Journey
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Nancy H.
| Oracle, Ariz.
Getting sober in her eighth decade provided peace of mind and a new lease on life.
A desperate dad
November 2018
By:
Jeremy V.
| Mesa, Arizona
Trying to manage his drunken nights was taking its toll. How would he ever be a good father?
Out of control
August 2010
By:
EMMETT S.
| Costa Mesa, Calif.
For a suicidal drunk, the death of a friend to alcohol is the wake-up call
Wild Drinking Out West
October 2008
By:
Joni S.
| Park Rapids, Minnesota
For a former barkeep, recovery seemed impossible after such a long run
Saturday Night
May 2008
By:
David S.
| New York, New York
It doesn't have to be the loneliest night any more
