What do you say when presenting AA medallion?
Let’s begin!
- I Am Proud of Who You Are. It’s easy to get entrenched in the glamor of alcohol with how effectively the industry has marketed itself.
- I Admire Your Strength.
- I Am Here.
- Keep It Up.
- Speak from the Heart.
- AA Sobriety Chips Are Worth Celebrating.
What is an AA medallion?
An AA medallion is a token that Alcoholics Anonymous members receive to mark the passage of certain amounts of time since they consumed alcohol. The medallions themselves are often small in diameter — about the size of a poker chip.
What is the true success rate of AA?
Alcoholics Anonymous’ Big Book touts about a 50% success rate, stating that another 25% remain sober after some relapses. A study conducted by AA in 2014 showed that 27% of the more than 6,000 members who participated in the study were sober for less than a year.
What do you say to a one year sober?
“Happy Sober Anniversary” Sample Messages
- “I’m so happy to see you taking care of yourself.”
- “You’ve grown into such a strong and independent person.”
- “I’m so proud of you and the progress you’ve made.”
- “You deserve to be happy.”
- “I’m happy you’re doing so well.
- “You are deserving of a happy and sober life.”
How often do you get sobriety chips?
Typically, chips are given out at specific intervals. A red chip is given for thirty days (one month) of sobriety. A person will receive a gold chip for sixty days of sobriety (two months). The emerald chip will be given once an individual is sober for ninety days (three months).
What do you say on anniversary of sobriety?
“Happy Sober Anniversary” Sample Messages “I’m so happy to see you taking care of yourself.” “You’ve grown into such a strong and independent person.” “I’m so proud of you and the progress you’ve made.” “You deserve to be happy.”
What is the color of sobriety?
Various colors are assigned to various lengths of sobriety. Typically, A.A. chips include: white to start or renew a commitment to sobriety; yellow for 30 days; red for 90 days; blue for six months; green for nine months; and a bronze chip for one or more years.
What are AA medallions made of?
These colorful chips are made of aluminum. They have a triangle on one side of the chip that says Unity, Service, and Recovery on the three sides. These are the three AA legacies. Inside the triangle is a small circle with a number signifying the number of months sober.
What do you call a sobriety anniversary?
A sobriety birthday (also known as a sobriety anniversary, sober anniversary, recovery anniversary, or sobriety milestone) also serves as a reminder of the progress you’ve made. It can be the last day you used drugs or drank alcohol. It can also be the day after you last used.
Are AA medallions part of the rules?
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What are AA medallions and how do they celebrate sobriety?
Here is some information on AA medallions and how they celebrate sobriety. What’s an AA Medallion? An AA medallion is a token that Alcoholics Anonymous members receive to mark the passage of certain amounts of time since they consumed alcohol. The medallions themselves are often small in diameter — about the size of a poker chip.
What is the origin of the AA medallions?
Many attribute the origin of the AA medallions to Sister Mary Ignatia, the nun who a key figure in the beginning of AA. She worked closely with Dr. Robert Smith, also known as “Dr. Bob” and co-founder of the organization; and she treated thousands of alcoholics at the St. Thomas Hospital in Akron, Ohio, where AA was founded.
How long does it take to get a red medallion?
Customarily, red medallions typically stand for a full month without returning to alcohol. Gold chips, curiously enough, is awarded after two months, while green chips come after three.