Howard L.
Howard L.
JOE’S WOES – 2nd Edition
JOE’S WOES – 2nd Edition
JOE’S WOES – 2nd Edition
Friday 25th December 2020
Hear Joe M.'s inspiring journey from despair to hope in 1940s New York City through AA on the Big Book Podcast, narrated by Howard L.
27 minutes
Inspiring
Encouraging
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive
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Howard L.
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Categories:
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!Joe's Woes: A Journey from Despair to Hope in AA
I kept sober using what I learned in AA.
What happens when you hit rock bottom and still find a way to get drunk? That's the story of Joe M., whose struggles and triumphs are brought to life in this episode of the Big Book Podcast. Joe's tale, 'Joe's Woes', is the first of twelve stories in the final section of personal accounts in the Second Edition of Alcoholics Anonymous, published in 1955. Howard L. narrates Joe's journey, which began in the chaotic streets of 1940s New York City.
Joe got sober during the earliest years of AA, a time when Bill W. was still visiting alcoholics in hospitals. Though not much is known about Joe beyond his story and a 1965 talk he gave to the Old Timer’s Panel in Cleveland, his experiences resonate deeply. One striking part of Joe's story that didn’t make it into the Big Book involves his voluntary commitment to Rockland State Hospital.
Despite being there for treatment, Joe and his fellow inmates found ways to get drunk, leading to his eventual expulsion for being a troublemaker. Through Howard's compelling narration, listeners will traverse Joe's hardships and ultimate path to recovery. This episode sheds light on the power of fellowship, sponsorship, prayer, and meditation in overcoming addiction. It's a raw and honest look at how one man turned his life around through Alcoholics Anonymous.
Whether you're on your own journey to sobriety or supporting someone who is, Joe's story offers valuable lessons and a message of hope.