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Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Jimmy H. | Columbus, Ohio
Once sober, he found a unique way to spend his time and understand his past

My First Drink

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Definitely Steve | Nashville, Tenn.
One of his proudest moments led to the drink that sent him on a downward spiral

From the Psych Ward to Sobriety

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Bob H. | Pinetop, Ariz.
Living a life of “sane and happy usefulness,” one day at a time

Old-Timers

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Robert P. | Amity, Ore.
He’s got plenty of time-and he uses it to do service

Knock Knock Who’s There?

July 2023 | Annual Prison Issue
By: Michael K. | Kelowna, British Columbia
He had nurtured this resentment about Jack for years. Now it was time to make face-to- face amends. He was ready

Fear no more

July 2023 | Annual Prison Issue
By: Tom S. | Arlington Heights, Illinois
Asking his Higher Power to remove the thing that ruled his life for years took some surprising humbling action

A Sense of Belonging

Web Exclusives | Grapevine Online Exclusives
By: Sasha E. | Collierville, Tenn.
She had it all—the kids, the home, the husband—but she couldn’t stop drinking

10,000 Stories

May 2023 | Home Group
By: Norman L. | Yukon, Okla.
With tears, they emptied out the meeting room. One thing that touched his heart most was the wooden podium where so many shared hope

Building bridges

March 2023 | Get Into Service
By: Diana M. | Henderson, Nev.
How getting involved with area committees strengthened her awareness of AA unity and inclusiveness

My night behind bars

February 2023 | Making Amends
By: Karen P. | Franklin, N.H.
So angry she could kill, she luckily picked up the phone. Her sponsor knew just what she needed

But I Already Have a God

January 2023 | Spiritual Awakenings
By: Anonymous | Wilsonville, Ore.
An alcoholic nun with 10 years of religious training recalls her struggle with the concept of a Higher Power

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

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12-Step Turtle

February 2013
By: Dawn M. | Cleburne, Texas
How a backyard red-eared slider showed her the way to Step Two

Two Sisters

February 2013
By: Anonymous
A sibling’s emergency becomes a powerful reminder of why we don’t pick up

A Strong, Independent Woman

October 2012
By: Anonymous
She tried her best to not be like Dad, but alcohol was calling the shots

Both Sides of the Fence

July 2012
By: Christian & Pat A.
One's in, one's out -- but both share the same solution

Many New Beginnings

May 2012
By: Patrick M. | Sarasota, Florida
An AA discusses getting sober and getting remarried in sobriety

Meeting at Shivaji Market

April 2012
By: Deborah D. | Montclair, New Jersey
She gave back to a city that took her under its wing

From Princess to Pickle

February 2012
By: Joan L. | Gloucester, Massachusetts
The marriage was going OK until the booze took her away

Dumped

February 2012
By: Anonymous
A hurtful email from a sponsee turns out to be a gift

Emotional Sobriety

September 2011
By: Ames S. | New York, New York
From Section 2, Out of Isolation

Web Exclusive: Sobriety, A Road of Miracles

August 2011
By: Mike | New Hampshire
A sober man recalls how AA got him through all of life's ups and downs

"No Grappa For You!”

June 2011
By: Nicola M. | Laguna Niguel, California
At the border of Slovenia and Northern Italy, the universal language of sobriety is spoken

East to Joshua Tree

May 2011
By: Ed L. | Wrightwood, California
Criss-crossing the 150-degree Mojave can be hellish if you’re hungover

Step One on Repeat

March 2011
By: Barbara
On her one-year anniversary, a member recalls the fear and excitement of early sobriety

Web Exclusive: I Fell to My Knees and Simply Prayed, ‘Help’

March 2011
By: Kim B.
At 18 months, a member expresses her new-found joy in early recovery.

MY DAUGHTER THE ALCOHOLIC

August 2010
By: DAN H. | Arlington Heights, Ill.
A young woman hits bottom and leads her father to recognize his own alcoholism

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