Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics | Emma Reppeto

by | Jan 21, 2026 | #Women, Alcoholism, Recover, Step 1

Emma Reppeto’s story reminds us that Step One isn’t defined by outward consequences, but by the inner struggle no one else can see.

In this week’s “Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholics,” she shares about her mental obsession with alcohol, walking into her first Maggie’s meeting, and what it was like working the steps.

The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.

All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you’d like to donate visit ⁠⁠magdalenhouse.org/donate⁠⁠.

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