Gabi Deaton from Hopeshot_Moms
- Age
- 28
- Sober Since
- January 13, 2011
- Sober For
- 15 Years & 264 Days
01 What it was like
I was addicted to heroin at 16 years old. I woke up every day just to relive the same hell over & over. I was miserable, lost and alone. I had put drugs and alcohol before everyone and everything. I overdosed twice and almost lost my life to addiction .
I woke up every day just to relive the same hell over & over.
02 What happened
I was arrested on January 13th, 2011 for 2nd degree burglary. I had stolen $5000 in jewelry from my grandmother. They saved my life the day they had me arrested. I spent 2 months in jail and then the next 16 months in rehab. Rehab introduced me to a 12 step program that in turn saved my life.
03 What it is like now
My sober life is incredible! I have been sober for 8 years. In sobriety I have gotten married, had two children, bought two houses, graduated college with a BSW and gone on to be an advocate for domestic violence survivors, the homeless population & recovery. I have gone sky diving and traveled to Hawaii. I live a good and beautiful life.
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