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So, What really happens at an AA meeting?

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This week on Sober Awkward, Vic is flying solo. Hamish is off cleaning up family related vomit, and Vic is croaky-voiced and a bit rattled after being told to keep her legs shut in the comments section of a UK Newspaper. Note to self… never read the comments.But onto more important things. In the lead up to National Recovery Month in September, we’re diving into all the different types of support out there for people who are questioning their drinking. Today we are digging into the big one. Alcoholics Anonymous.


Vic shares her own experience of attending an AA meeting, clears up a few common misconceptions, including what a “dry drunk” really means. She also chats with Sal, a long-time AA member who answers the questions you’ve always wanted to ask but maybe felt too awkward to.


What actually happens in those meetings? Do you have to call yourself an alcoholic? Is it all religion and guilt? And most importantly, is it the right path for you?


With honest questions from the Sober Awkward and Cuppa community and plenty of myth-busting along the way, this episode lifts the lid on the sometimes secretive, often misunderstood world of AA.


Whether you end up there or not, this is about curiosity, ditching shame and knowing that whatever path you take, you deserve support.


https://aa.org.au/contact-aa

https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/find-a-meeting/


🎧 Show Notes


For more information on Clean Slate just head to www.cleanslateclinic.com


💛 Resources & Links

https://aa.org.au/contact-aa

https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/find-a-meeting/


📘 Victoria’s memoir – A Thousand Wasted Sundays

A brutally honest and hilarious look at motherhood, anxiety, and ditching the booze.

👉 Buy the book here


🎧 Listen to more Sober Awkward episodes

👉 www.soberawkward.com


🫖 Join The Cuppa Community

Our private, supportive online space for sober folk

👉 www.cuppa.community


📘 Get the Sober Awkward Guide

Our downloadable toolkit for ditching booze the awkward way.

👉 The Sober Awkward Guide


📱 Follow us for daily sober fun:

Instagram: @soberawkward

TikTok: @soberawkward

Facebook: Sober Awkward Community for Women


🚨 Helplines & Support


🇦🇺 Australia

Alcohol & Drug Foundation (ADF) – 1300 85 85 84

Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)

Hello Sunday Morning / Daybreak Apphellosundaymorning.org


🇬🇧 UK

Drinkline (NHS) – 0300 123 1110

Alcoholics Anonymous UKwww.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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310 episodes

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Content provided by Vic & Hamish. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Vic & Hamish or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

This week on Sober Awkward, Vic is flying solo. Hamish is off cleaning up family related vomit, and Vic is croaky-voiced and a bit rattled after being told to keep her legs shut in the comments section of a UK Newspaper. Note to self… never read the comments.But onto more important things. In the lead up to National Recovery Month in September, we’re diving into all the different types of support out there for people who are questioning their drinking. Today we are digging into the big one. Alcoholics Anonymous.


Vic shares her own experience of attending an AA meeting, clears up a few common misconceptions, including what a “dry drunk” really means. She also chats with Sal, a long-time AA member who answers the questions you’ve always wanted to ask but maybe felt too awkward to.


What actually happens in those meetings? Do you have to call yourself an alcoholic? Is it all religion and guilt? And most importantly, is it the right path for you?


With honest questions from the Sober Awkward and Cuppa community and plenty of myth-busting along the way, this episode lifts the lid on the sometimes secretive, often misunderstood world of AA.


Whether you end up there or not, this is about curiosity, ditching shame and knowing that whatever path you take, you deserve support.


https://aa.org.au/contact-aa

https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/find-a-meeting/


🎧 Show Notes


For more information on Clean Slate just head to www.cleanslateclinic.com


💛 Resources & Links

https://aa.org.au/contact-aa

https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/find-a-meeting/


📘 Victoria’s memoir – A Thousand Wasted Sundays

A brutally honest and hilarious look at motherhood, anxiety, and ditching the booze.

👉 Buy the book here


🎧 Listen to more Sober Awkward episodes

👉 www.soberawkward.com


🫖 Join The Cuppa Community

Our private, supportive online space for sober folk

👉 www.cuppa.community


📘 Get the Sober Awkward Guide

Our downloadable toolkit for ditching booze the awkward way.

👉 The Sober Awkward Guide


📱 Follow us for daily sober fun:

Instagram: @soberawkward

TikTok: @soberawkward

Facebook: Sober Awkward Community for Women


🚨 Helplines & Support


🇦🇺 Australia

Alcohol & Drug Foundation (ADF) – 1300 85 85 84

Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)

Hello Sunday Morning / Daybreak Apphellosundaymorning.org


🇬🇧 UK

Drinkline (NHS) – 0300 123 1110

Alcoholics Anonymous UKwww.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  continue reading

310 episodes

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