Recovery, in their own words
Sober Stories
Real people, real recovery. Honest accounts of what it was like, what happened, and what life looks like now — shared to remind anyone still struggling that they are not alone.
Age 42
Jamie Monahan
Sober sinceIt was the worst 20 plus years of my life. I lost EVERYTHING and my life was about over. Drinking since I was 15 and doing cocaine since I was 20. I wanted to end my life.
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Age 47
Ericka Pursley
Sober sinceMy life was one bad mistakes after another as my addiction grew. I was destroying my children and families life as I destroyed my mind and body. I tried multiple times to take my life to end...
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Age 30
Virginia Behrendt
Sober sinceBeing an alcoholic? Constant feelings of regret and shame.
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Age 50
NICOLE HARRINGTON
Sober sinceIt started out fun and cute but my God, once that monkey was on my back...I couldn't get him off! Jails, institutions and near-death experiences all are a part of my journey. The brokenness...
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Age 48
John Hernandez
Sober sinceI was a lost soul for years, filled with guilt, shame and embarrassment! I was always waking up to a 40 oz bottle at 6am and acting a fool the rest of the day! I disappointed alot of people,...
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Age 71
Lucinda
Sober sinceAt the time I had no vision once recovery entered I was truly grateful how my life was spared to become a productive member of society
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Age 58
Kenneth Brown
Sober sinceFeeling broken, embarrassed, useless, tried so hard to get clean & sober on my own. I was a broken spirit, emotionally bankrupt.
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