A 142-day Wonder
January 2005
By:
Frank B.
| New York, New York
First, he discovered he had cancer. Then, he discovered he had hope.
The Lonely Emergencies
December 2003
The great fact is just this, and nothing less: That we have had deep and effective spiritual experiences. . ."<lbAlcoholics Anonymous
Thinking It Through
August 2001
By:
Brenda B.
| Barbados
Step 8 - Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
Hold Me Safe
November 2022
| Fun in Sobriety
By:
Ronald H.
| Memphis, Tenn.
A dream, a storm and a letter to his dad helped him find his way to Step Two
When You Can’t Say No
September 2022
| Young & Sober
By:
Anonymous
| St. Louis, Mo.
A sponsor shares what he learned about relationships when he was a young newcomer
Flying Free
August 2022
| Sober Travel
By:
Kathy L.
| Portland, Ore.
On a dream trip to her parents’ homeland, she used every tool she learned to ensure a safe return
Too much cash?
July 2022
| The Annual Prison Issue
By:
Anonymous
When a lot of money enters the picture, things can get murky. Thank goodness for sponsors and Traditions
Quick, What Does A.A.A.R.G. Stand For?
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Brandon B.
| Watsonville, Calif.
Getting grateful comes in three stages—and with an acronym for every one
Making Space
April 2022
| What's On Your Mind?
By:
Gregory J.
How helping a member opened his eyes to the needs of others and the world of AA accessibilites
Decision in the desert
March 2022
| Emotional Sobriety
By:
Dee Anne P.
| Oak Harbor, Wash.
Lonely, angry and exhausted, a newly sober flight operator has a rageful day in hell. Her mission: Step Three
Trial by fire
February 2022
| Getting Through Tough Times
By:
Carol M.
| Santa Rosa, Calif.
What’s the first thing you do when you lose your home and all your belongings? Her answer was simple—AA
12 ways to have a sober holiday
December 2021
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
By:
Anonymous
| Kewanee, Ill.
Pitching in, reaching out, fellowship and prayer. These are the things that work
Am I One of These?
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Loraine K.
| La Moure, N.D
You could have bowled her over when she discovered she was an alcoholic
Leaning In
September 2021
| Young & Sober!
By:
Lance R.
| Lexington, N.C.
After devastating news, he dives into the program, walks through the fear and holds onto faith
Off to Founders’ Day
May 2021
| Our Twelve Steps
By:
Patty B.
| Columbus, Ohio
A risky three-day road trip to Akron with her mom? Luckily, a big dose of Bill & Bob was just the right medicine
Silver Lining
April 2021
| Fun in Sobriety
By:
Christina A.
| Auburn, Calif.
As COVID-19 completely alters the way we meet, one member looks for ways to embrace the change
Sealed & Delivered
March 2021
| Making Amends
By:
K.W.
| Tucson, Ariz.
Write a letter to everyone she owed? How would she ever pay them back? Time for a little faith
Three Strikes, You’re Out
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| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Katie C.
| Huxley, Iowa
Discovering her own imperfect humanity was the greatest gift the program could have given her