Recovery, in their own words
April Archives
Recovery stories from people whose sobriety date falls in April — real accounts shared to remind anyone still struggling that they are not alone.
Age 37
Stacey Hill
Sober sinceI was going to die one of two ways, the drugs were going to kill me or I was going to kill myself.... I didn't want to live that way anymore!
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Age 45
Kristin S
Sober sinceIt was toxic chaos and irresponsible behavior... it was full of anger, despair, self loathing, half assed attempts and an occasional really good day or time thrown in... It was dark and lone...
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Age 33
Carli
Sober sinceTaking up to 25 to 30 pills a day. Spending every dollar I had on my addiction instead of on my little boy. Going through withdrawals on a daily basis and constantly drinking alcohol until I...
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Age 39
David Emenheiser
Sober since4 years ago from today I left my family and kids and decided I was gonna get so high my hope was that I wouldn't wake up and I would finally free all my loved ones from the chaos I had cause...
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Age 33
Stacey
Sober sinceI was raised to succeed in life. I was given every opportunity one could hope for! I grew up in private school and had a supportive present family. The disease of addiction doesn’t care how...
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Age 24
Jaclyn
Sober sinceI struggled for a long time trying to find my place in this world but I finally feel like I am exactly where I'm supposed to be. This journey has been filled with many ups and downs but ever...
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Age 40
Mike Hansen
Sober sinceIsolated, lies, hiding, sad, bankrupt, divorce, hospitalization, leaves of absence = unemployable.
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Age 32
Jonathan
Sober sinceLife is full of obstacles. When dealt with a certain hand, it can be easy to want to fold right away. Struggling with health for years had me pretty depressed.
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