Sober 38 years, Ruth is sponsored by Beth G. of Brecksville, OH.
She quotes Mark Frost,
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body.
But rather, to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming .... WOW what a ride."
Raised Jewish Orthodox, Ruth is on her third husband.
She talks about her insanity, drinking or not.
She heard a radio program quoting the alcoholic self-qualification questions.
She was delighted to answer all the question and find out she was not insane - just alcoholic. She went home and called her doctor who suggested AA. She called and came to her first meeting.
She tells a wonderful story of her spiritual experience in sobriety, another about a miracle of healing and another about finding a meeting in Jerusalem
Funny with numerous insights.
(56 min) (12.9 MB) (id#1083)