Lessons Learned [Season 10, Episdode 22]

Lessons Learned [Season 10, Episdode 22]

From AA Grapevine's Podcast by AA Grapevine, Inc.

June 1, 2026 · 33 min · Season 10 · Episode 22

About this episode

Bill shares his journey of understanding alcoholism and the support he received from his sponsor.

Bill, whose article appears in the June 2026 issue of Grapevine, tells Olis and Don that he had to learn to do what AA asks you to do. In the beginning he did not get the ideas of alcoholism as an allergy, or the phenomenon of craving, but his sponsor helped him understand these things about himself. He came in thinking his life was over, but now thinks of sober times when his face hurt from smiling and laughing so much. Leslie shares about the benefits of Grapevine. In Using the Traditions in Our Lives we hear thoughts on Tradition Six from DeEtte, Courtney and Sarah. While we provide the podcast at no charge, we do have expenses. Grapevine is the only AA entity that does not accept direct contributions, so to support the AA Grapevine Podcast, please subscribe to Grapevine Magazine in print, online, or on the Grapevine app. You can also provide a subscription to someone in need through our " Carry the Message " program or purchase books or other items at aagrapevine.org/store . You can email us at podcast@aagrapevine.org . To record an Ask-It-Basket question or a recovery-related joke, call 212-870-3418 or email a voice recording to podcast@aagrapevine.org .

People in this episode

Hosts: Olis, Don

Guest: Bill

Topics covered

  • alcoholism
  • AA traditions
  • personal recovery
  • sponsorship
  • Grapevine benefits

Keywords

  • alcoholism
  • sponsor
  • Grapevine
  • Tradition Six
  • recovery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Grapevine, AA Grapevine

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