🛍️ From Blackouts to Black Friday
- Catherine Merola
- Nov 12
- 3 min read
🎬 Opening Scene: Chaos vs. Clarity
It’s 4 a.m. on Black Friday. Shoppers are lined up outside stores, clutching coffee cups, ready to sprint for the “doorbusters.” The frenzy is real—bright lights, loud crowds, and the promise of bargains.
But for members of AA (Alcoholics Anonymous), the real victory isn’t snagging a discounted TV. It’s waking up without a blackout, with gratitude instead of regret. Sobriety is the ultimate deal, the lifetime warranty you can’t buy on Black Friday.
📖 The Big Book: A Priceless Guide
The AA Big Book, first published in 1939, is the cornerstone of recovery. Unlike a Black Friday flyer that’s tossed after the sale, the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous remains timeless.
Its stories remind us that sobriety isn’t a quick purchase—it’s a daily practice. And with AA Big Book tabs, members can navigate its wisdom like a seasoned shopper finding the best aisle.
🛠️ Sobriety Tools: Better Than Any Gadget
While others chase gadgets, members of AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) rely on AA Sobriety tools to navigate life.
• A Sobriety tracker app keeps progress visible, reminding members that each day is a victory.
• Sober living tools provide practical guidance for daily challenges.
• AA literature offers timeless wisdom, ready to be opened when temptation strikes.
• And Sobriety Gifts mark milestones, celebrating achievements that no sale can match.
🦃 Bill W., Dr. Bob, and the Real Deal
Bill W. and Dr. Bob didn’t need Black Friday to discover value. They found it in fellowship, service, and gratitude.
Bill W. often said resentment was the “number one offender,” and gratitude was the antidote. Dr. Bob lived this truth daily, opening his home to newcomers. Their legacy proves sobriety is the best deal anyone can make—and it comes with a lifetime guarantee.
📝 The 4th Step: Inventory That Lasts
Black Friday shoppers take inventory of sales, but members of AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) take inventory of their lives. The 4th Step—a searching and fearless moral inventory—isn’t about what’s on sale, but about what’s inside.
This inventory clears away resentments and fears, making room for gratitude. Unlike a receipt that fades, the Fourth Step creates lasting clarity, ensuring sobriety’s warranty remains strong.
🎁 From Blackouts to Black Friday
Let’s imagine a newcomer named Lisa. Last year, her Black Friday ended in a blackout—missed deals, missed memories, and a hangover that lasted days.
This year, she’s sober. She wakes up early, not to chase sales, but to chase serenity. She carries her AA Big Book, highlighted and tabbed, ready to lean on its wisdom.
Instead of standing in line for a discount, she sits in a gratitude meeting. Her list includes:
• I am sober today.
• I have fellowship.
• I have tools to guide me.
• I am free.
That’s a deal no store can offer.
🕊️ Closing Reflection
Black Friday may come once a year, but sobriety is renewed every single day. AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) reminds us that the best deal isn’t found in a store—it’s found in fellowship, service, and gratitude.
So while others chase discounts, let’s chase serenity. Let’s open our AA Big Book tabs, lean on AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) literature, and embrace Sober living tools that keep us strong.
Because sobriety isn’t just freedom from blackouts—it’s the priceless gift that makes every day brighter than Black Friday.
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