Howard L.
Howard L.
ANNIE THE COP FIGHTER – 2nd Edition
ANNIE THE COP FIGHTER – 2nd Edition
ANNIE THE COP FIGHTER – 2nd Edition
Saturday 30th January 2021
Hear Annie C.'s inspiring story of overcoming alcoholism and finding hope through Alcoholics Anonymous on the Big Book Podcast. A tale of resilience and redemption.
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Howard L.
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Sobriety Day by Day
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Get the buttons here!Annie, the Copfighter: A Journey of Redemption and Sobriety
I sobered up that very night after Thirty-Two Years of knocking liquor around.
Imagine facing the harsh reality of a courtroom, knowing your actions have led you there. This is where Annie C.'s story begins. At the age of 67, after years of battling alcoholism, Annie found herself in court, staring down a thirty-day sentence. It was a pivotal moment that led her to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in 1947. In this episode of the Big Book Podcast, Howard L. brings Annie's compelling narrative from the 2nd edition of AA's Big Book to life.
Annie's story isn't just about her struggles with alcohol; it's about her resilience and the hope she discovered within the AA community. After her first AA meeting, she was inspired by the stories of others who had walked a similar path. Her journey took her to High Watch Farm in Connecticut, a place with a rich history intertwined with AA's early days.
Owned by Sister Francis, High Watch Farm became a sanctuary for those seeking recovery, including AA co-founder Bill W. and one of its first female members, Marty Mann. Sister Francis' offer to gift the property to AA marked the beginning of High Watch Farm as the world's first 12-Step treatment center, a legacy that continues today. Annie's time at High Watch Farm was transformative. It provided her with the support and guidance she needed to embrace sobriety fully.
Her story highlights the power of community and the significance of personal narratives in AA literature. Through Howard L.'s narration, listeners are transported back to a time when AA was still finding its footing, and personal stories like Annie's were shaping its future. Tune in to hear how Annie fought against her addiction and found hope and redemption through Alcoholics Anonymous.