I Didn't Join AA
October 1982
By:
J. M.
| Middle Village, New York
But 32 years ago, by the grace of God, he went to his first meeting
Me, Powerless?
April 1981
By:
S. S.
| Dorchester, Massachusetts
She discovered that the power never really had been in her hands
Atheist
January 1980
By:
J. L.
| Oakland, California
She made personal translations of the Steps and applied them to her living
Coming Full Circle
January 1979
By:
P. A.
| Belmont, California
Anger and resentment kept him on a disaster course--until he made amends
Compassion
September 1975
By:
L. H.
| Gates Mills, Ohio
Love really can conquer all, if we will only let it
Now, About That Return to Social Drinking. . .
November 1974
By:
R. Z.
A visit to Professor Winkley's school proves instructive in a confusing sort of way - From the January 1966 Grapevine
The God Force
October 1974
By:
D. L.
| Sao Paulo
There are spiritual laws. We can struggle against them or harmonize with them
Getting Yourself Out of Debt
July 1974
By:
R. J.
| San Antonio, Texas
Good advice for the newcomer who finds himself in a financial mess--and some principles that should be helpful to all of us.
There Can Be Love and Laughter
February 1974
By:
N. G.
| Neoga, Illinois
Would her decision condemn her to an empty life of somber, solemn sobriety?
Self-Support Today
March 1996
My Two Sponsors
July 1973
By:
Lu S.
| Fort Worth, Texas
One was tough and one was patient; each had something to offer
The Day the Movers Came
October 1971
By:
R. C. K.
| Los Angeles, California
This move was to be well organized--even to the half-gallon jug to nip on while packing
AA Afloat
February 1958
Jottings From Old Scotland
January 1952
By:
Jack
| Glasgow
From Scotland comes an exchange of letters which <emphasis type="italic">The Grapevine</emphasis> Editors think will show that geography makes very little difference in the gradual unfolding of the program
Alcoholics Anonymous - Freed Slaves of Drink, Now They Free Others
November 1976
By:
Jack Alexander
You've heard about the Jack Alexander article all your AA life. . . But have you ever read it?
“Would a friend of Bill W. please pick up a white courtesy phone.”
june 2026
| Young & Sober
By:
Cameron D.
| Las Vegas, Nevada
A super busy flight attendant has an important meeting he definitely hadn’t expected
I Should Have Known
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By:
Jenn D.
| Houston, Texas
Fighting to become the person her Higher Power wanted her to be
Two Lives, One Lifetime
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By:
Susan K.
| Great Meadows., N.J.
One of the great benefits of sobriety? Being able to look yourself in the eye
Journey To Recovery
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By:
Nicki C.
| Kansas City, Mo.
She called the AA hotline one desperate night, praying for someone to pick up
Dear Grapevine
February 2026
| Getting Through Tough Times
That Wonderful Sense of Belonging
April 2025
| Making Amends
By:
Scotty K.
| New Orleans, Louisiana
A motorcycle trip was what he loved most in life. But why could he not enjoy it? Ninth Step to the rescue
Dear Grapevine
December 2024
| Remote Communities and Sober Holidays
Talking to Air
September 2024
| Young and Sober
By:
Jay M.
| Carlsba, California
Grief, resentment and liquor soured him with God, but a new perspective on prayer changed his mind