I Fell in Love with AA [Season 4, Episode 22]I Fell in Love with AA [Season 4, Episode 22]
AA Grapevine's Podcast
Val M. shares her inspiring journey of sobriety, highlighting the importance of faith, community, and resilience.
32:56•29 May 2023
Val M.'s Journey: Embracing Sobriety with Faith and Community
Episode Overview
- Val M. found solace in AA meetings and began her journey to recovery after her sobriety date of July 2nd, 1980
- Despite personal hardships and battling COVID, Val remains resilient and credits her faith, daily readings, and gratitude list for helping her stay sober
- Val's devotion to helping others and finding joy in life is a testament to the transformative power of AA
- Carissa J. shares her gratitude for the AA Grapevine podcast and its role in helping her navigate professional challenges and maintain emotional sobriety
- The hosts encourage listeners to share their best sober holiday stories and how they navigate holiday parties and family gatherings
“I'm this little alcoholic in Vancouver trying to get through a day. That's going to change soon. It's just for your jokes.”
Have you ever wondered how a single decision can change the course of your life? Val M. from Vancouver, BC, shares her story of finding sobriety after a Canada Day party, marking July 2nd as her sober date. Val’s journey into Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) wasn’t just about quitting alcohol; it was about discovering a community that offered love and support when she needed it most.
Early on, she learned the importance of attending various meetings, including Step meetings and Big Book meetings, which became the pillars of her recovery. One particularly inspiring moment in her story involves what she describes as divine intervention when she was headed to a liquor store. This episode dives deep into how faith, daily readings, and a gratitude list have been essential tools in Val’s continued sobriety.
Despite facing personal hardships like her husband's illness and the challenges brought by COVID, Val remains a beacon of resilience. Her unwavering commitment to helping others and finding joy in life underscores the transformative power of AA. Additionally, Carissa J. shares how the AA Grapevine podcast has been a crucial resource for her, helping her navigate professional challenges and maintain emotional sobriety.
The hosts also invite listeners to share their own sober holiday stories, making this episode a rich tapestry of personal triumphs and community support. Whether you’re struggling with addiction, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking inspiration, Val’s story is a testament to the strength found in faith and fellowship.
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