Howard L.
Howard L.
FROM FARM TO CITY – 2nd Edition
FROM FARM TO CITY – 2nd Edition
FROM FARM TO CITY – 2nd Edition
Tuesday 29th September 2020
Listen to Ethel M's story on the Big Book Podcast. Discover her journey to sobriety and the early challenges faced by women in AA.
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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!Ethel M's Journey: Breaking Barriers in Early AA
In the spiritual strength I had found because of a a, I felt that I had made a complete surrender, that I had really turned my life over That Summer.
Picture the 1940s, a time when societal norms were far from kind to women battling alcoholism. In this episode of the Big Book Podcast, Howard L. narrates the compelling story of Ethel M., one of the first female members of Akron Group 1. Ethel didn't achieve sobriety until May 1941, but by the time the second edition of the Big Book was published in 1955, she was celebrated as the 'longest-sober lady' in the Akron-Cleveland region.
Her story isn't just about her struggle with alcohol; it's also a tale of breaking through the gender barriers that existed within AA itself. With support from many male members and despite initial resistance—even from Dr. Bob—Ethel found her place in the program, thanks in part to Dr. Bob's wife, Anne. Ethel's journey from farm life to city living is both inspiring and eye-opening, shedding light on the early challenges women faced in AA.
This episode is a treasure trove of history and hope, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the roots of AA and the power of perseverance.