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November 2022 | Fun in Sobriety

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November 2022 | Fun in Sobriety
November is “Gratitude Month”

The Gift of Gratitude

November 2022 | Fun in Sobriety
One way to keep a grateful heart is to remember what AA has given us. The following passages were selected from our vast Grapevine Story Archives, which goes back to 1944. Thank you for sharing your stories with us

Unity at the music festival

November 2022 | Fun in Sobriety
Twice a year, a bunch of fun-loving AAs hit the road for a great sober time in the High Sierra

Faith & Flour

November 2022 | Fun in Sobriety
With one cup of AA and a pound of love, a sober mom bakes some delicious joy

A big splash

November 2022 | Fun in Sobriety
I grabbed my tube and plunged into the water. I recall laughing throughout the day—a lot. There were jokes, teasing, hamburgers, hot dogs and soda. AA had taught me how to live.

Bright Lights of Fun

November 2022 | Fun in Sobriety
When getting sober, we redefine fun. For her, it’s joy, contentment and authentic belly laughs

Discussion Topic

November 2022 | Fun in Sobriety
Having fun in sobriety

Dancing Machine

November 2022 | Fun in Sobriety
I decided I was going to have fun—and I did. Some people would get close up to smell my breath. Even my sponsor asked if I had been drinking!

One breath at a time

November 2022 | Fun in Sobriety
Acceptance, peace, patience and gratitude... a longtimer shares about the gifts of prayer and meditation

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