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EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 19 MIN

How The AA Promises Build Real Freedom In Sobriety

from Unbottled · host Marcy Backhus

Send us Fan MailI break down the AA promises in plain English and talk about why they can sound impossible when you are new and hurting. I share how they unfold over time through honesty, support, and real life, not perfection. • the AA promises coming from the Big Book after Step Nine • why early sobriety makes the promises feel unrealistic • freedom from obsession, hiding, and morning panic • shame and regret shifting into perspective and growth • serenity as calm that does not come from escaping • fear of people and money worries easing with honest living • learning to pause and respond instead of react • why the promises are gradual and not automatic • the deeper message that you do not have to stay stuck forever You can also find everything, episodes, updates, and more on my website, marcybackhusmedia.com You can write to me there, and I would love to hear from you.

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