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In this episode of Unbottled, we break down the AA Promises in plain language—and talk about what they do and do not guarantee when you’re new to sobriety.

The Promises aren’t about getting a perfect life. They’re about something much bigger: freedom from obsession, relief from regret, and hope that today doesn’t have to be forever.

We talk about:

• Where the AA Promises appear in the Big Book, in connection with Step Nine
• Why the Promises don’t mean life suddenly becomes easy
• What “freedom” can actually feel like when alcohol stops running your mind
• Facing regret without allowing your past to control your future
• Making amends and rebuilding trust through consistent, dependable actions
• Learning to like yourself as your actions begin to match your values
• Why the Promises often arrive slowly—and show up in ordinary little moments

And in Newcomer Corner, we’re talking directly to anyone in their first 30 days of sobriety: find one sober person, get their number, and use the phone. You do not have to figure all of this out by yourself.

I also have two questions for you:

Which of the AA Promises is the hardest for you to believe?

And if you’ve been sober for a while:

Which Promise surprised you the most when you realized it was actually happening in your life?

Send me your answers at marcybackhusmedia@gmail.com. I’d love to hear from you.

And if you know somebody who is new to sobriety, please send them this episode. Sometimes hearing that life really can change is exactly what someone needs in those first few days.

This is Unbottled—sobriety uncorked, unfiltered, and unapologetically real.