John M
John M
428- Judith R Part 2- Sober "and" Happy
428- Judith R Part 2- Sober "and" Happy
428- Judith R Part 2- Sober "and" Happy
Friday 26th December 2025
Judith R shares her inspiring journey from alcoholism to happiness through AA's 12 steps. Discover how she found peace and contentment.
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Episode Overview
- Judith found peace through AA's 12 steps, impacting all areas of her life.
- She overcame a deep-seated rage against God and her father.
- Her journey highlights the importance of having a sponsor.
- Judith's story demonstrates that happiness and sobriety can coexist.
- AA meetings played a crucial role in her recovery.
"I'm sober and happy, which I never thought the two were possible, especially together, but I am."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Judith R. from Bismarck, North Dakota, offers an inspiring narrative in the second part of her interview on Sober Speak. With a history that includes working for the United States Chief Justice and overcoming personal demons, Judith's story is anything but ordinary. From battling a white-hot rage against God and her father to grappling with her alcoholism, she shares how the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous have transformed her life.
Judith paints a vivid picture of her past, from 'Tequila Tuesdays' to the moment she sat with a pistol in her lap, contemplating the end. Her candid discussion about her struggles with sobriety and how she eventually found peace is both eye-opening and encouraging. Judith's journey through AA, including having a male sponsor and learning to live life in 'high definition,' showcases the profound changes sobriety can bring.
This episode is not just for those in recovery but for anyone curious about the transformative power of AA. So, how does one find happiness and contentment after years of turmoil? Dive into Judith's story and find out.