God!? Fine, I'll Try It [Season 10, Episode 4]God!? Fine, I'll Try It [Season 10, Episode 4]
AA Grapevine's Podcast
Martha shares her journey of getting sober during the party season and finding a new AA home group. The episode also explores the challenges of embracing sobriety at different ages.
34:23•26 Jan 2026
Finding Strength and Community in Sobriety
Episode Overview
- The significance of finding a supportive home group.
- Family support plays a crucial role in recovery.
- Embracing sobriety can happen at any age.
- Service work enriches the recovery journey.
- Sobriety offers unexpected joys and growth.
“I came to AA not prepared to fight against this idea of a higher power that would restore me to sanity.”
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? Martha M. joins Olis and Don in this heartwarming episode, sharing her journey of getting sober during the festive party season. She paints a vivid picture of what it’s like to seek a new home group after hers shut down, and how essential it is to feel at home and connected within the AA community.
Martha talks about the importance of having a supportive family, with her husband and daughter backing her service work, and the joy she finds in her AA commitments. The episode takes an interesting turn with Jay's question about getting sober later in life, sparking a discussion about the challenges and triumphs of embracing sobriety at different ages.
Listeners will find comfort in Mike's story from "Language of the Heart" and Leina's love for Grapevine, highlighting the diverse experiences within the AA community. With humour and sincerity, this episode is a reminder that sobriety is a journey filled with learning, community, and unexpected joy. It’s not just about quitting alcohol; it's about building a fulfilling life. Are you ready to explore what sobriety could mean for you?
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