☍ Recovery Speakers Archive
Women in Recovery
Preserving the Voices of Co-Founders & Pioneers
“Preserving the powerful voices of the women of recovery — co-founders, pioneers, and leaders whose stories and dedication shaped the fellowships of AA and Al-Anon.”
Women’s Audio Collection
1958
RS-G069
Al-Anon Meeting at Hotel Astor
Lois Wilson
New York, NY
Co-founder of Al-Anon Family Groups and wife of Bill Wilson, sharing her experience of recovery and the founding of the fellowship.
1978
RS-G059
AA Meeting
Ruth Hock
Glendale, AZ
Bill Wilson’s first secretary who typed the original manuscript of the Big Book. A vital but often unsung pioneer of the fellowship.
1950s
RS-G058
Kentucky State AA Convention
Marty Mann
Kentucky
One of the first women in AA and founder of the National Council on Alcoholism. A tireless advocate who changed public perception of the disease.
1997
RS-W706
AA Meeting
Lorna K.
South Bay, CA
A powerful sharing of experience, strength, and hope from a woman in long-term recovery in Southern California.
1997
RS-W708
AA Meeting
Mildred F.
Ontario, Canada
A heartfelt talk from a Canadian woman sharing her journey through recovery and the transformative power of the program.
1998
RS-W712
AA Meeting
Judy R.
Norman, OK
An Oklahoma woman sharing her experience of finding sobriety and building a life of purpose through the principles of the program.
1997
RS-W713
AA Meeting
Pat Y.
Pasadena, CA
A compelling story of recovery from a Pasadena woman, sharing the challenges and triumphs of living sober one day at a time.
1997
RS-W715
AA Meeting
Ilene W.
Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles woman sharing her journey of recovery, demonstrating the courage and resilience of women in the fellowship.
1999
RS-W722
AA Meeting
Edie C.
Sacramento, CA
A Sacramento woman sharing her personal story of recovery and the profound impact of working the twelve steps.