AA Grapevine, Inc.
AA Grapevine, Inc.
Sober at 16 [Season 8, Episode 13]
Sober at 16 [Season 8, Episode 13]
Sober at 16 [Season 8, Episode 13]
Monday 31st March 2025
Susie shares her story of joining AA at 16, discussing challenges, support systems, and the power of community in maintaining sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- Susie joined AA at 16 and shares her initial resistance to giving up alcohol.
- The importance of finding a supportive community in AA.
- How service work helps maintain sobriety.
- Various tools and strategies used in AA meetings.
- A history snippet on the early days of AA in Canada.
I just need to learn how to drink and drive better.
Ever wondered what it's like to get sober at 16? In this episode of AA Grapevine's Podcast, Susie shares her journey of joining AA while still in high school. She chats with hosts Don and Sam about the challenges she faced, the attitudes she had to change, and how she found solace among others who understood her love-hate relationship with alcohol.
Susie talks about her initial resistance to giving up drinking and how the support of AA helped her navigate those early days. The episode also includes a fascinating history snippet from Mily on the early days of AA in Canada. You'll hear about the various tools and strategies used in AA meetings to maintain sobriety and the importance of service work in staying sober. Susie's story is a testament to the power of community and the transformative impact of AA.
If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on staying sober, this episode is a must-listen.