Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA ESH: June G sober in 1972 speaking in 2003
Jan 16, 2026
June G, a dedicated member of Alcoholics Anonymous since June 1972, shares her incredible journey from personal struggles to profound transformation. She reveals her tumultuous childhood, early battles with alcoholism, and the pivotal moment she found solace in AA. June discusses her tough exterior, the challenges of early sobriety, and her eventual path to law school, fueled by her commitment to recovery and service. With humor and warmth, she reflects on motherhood, friendships made through AA, and the ongoing adventure of life, filled with gratitude and a thirst for new experiences.
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Paradox Of Personal Change
- June G found paradox: she became someone she wouldn't have liked before sobriety.
- Alcoholics Anonymous changed her happiness baseline from never happy to mostly happy today.
AA Is Free And Volunteer-Led
- Alcoholics Anonymous is free and no one is paid to speak or lead meetings.
- Do not assume speakers are compensated and never let money be a barrier to attending AA.
A Tough Friend's Wake-Up Call
- Paul, a tough bar friend, warned June she'd be on the streets unless she took AA within six months.
- His intervention, plus losing alternatives, pushed her to raise her hand and enter treatment.
