Baby Ruth R. AA speaker

Baby Ruth R. AA speaker

In this episode of Recovery Radio Network, you'll meet Baby Ruth R., an AA speaker with a remarkable story of recovery. Ruth shares her journey from being a 'spoiled brat' drinker to finding solace and sobriety in the halls of Alcoholics Anonymous. Her candid reflections offer a window into her life as the daughter of a U.S. Senator and a Shakespearean actress, where high ambitions and societal pressures led her down a path of heavy drinking during Prohibition days.

Despite numerous attempts to control her drinking, Ruth found herself in an unending cycle of blackouts and regret. She recounts her experiences with various treatments, including a stint in a psychiatric institution and the eventual recommendation to attend AA meetings. Initially sceptical, Ruth's first AA meeting left her unimpressed, but she continued attending due to the sense of belonging she felt among other alcoholics.

Her story takes you through her struggles with acceptance, the stigma faced by women alcoholics, and the transformative power of AA's fellowship. Ruth's journey is a testament to the importance of community and the realisation that recovery is a lifelong process. Her tale is filled with humour, raw honesty, and valuable lessons that resonate deeply with anyone touched by alcoholism. Tune in to hear how Baby Ruth R.

found her way to sobriety and why she believes in the power of 'we' in AA.