Recovery, in their own words
July Archives
Recovery stories from people whose sobriety date falls in July — real accounts shared to remind anyone still struggling that they are not alone.
Age 37
Carlton
Sober sinceSeemingly good times filled with confusion, fear and instability. I would look in the mirror and not recognize myself. And somehow I thought I was in control. But every time I took that firs...
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Age 31
Heather
Sober sinceI was my own worst enemy. Life was standing totally still and I was constantly spinning.
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Age 35
Janine
Sober sinceBeing a crystal meth and heroin user, I hated my life and wanted sobriety so bad. I was constantly craving this in my life and just couldn't bring myself to being sober. I was miserable so I...
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Age 54
Rosie
Sober sinceIt was awful. I was living a life I promised myself I would never live.
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Age 40
Missy
Sober sinceI was miserable in my own skin. I drank to feel better, be prettier, smarter, to fit in, to sleep. You name it, and I drank.
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Age 53
Kyle
Sober sinceLike the scene in Wizard of Oz when it transitions from black & white to color.
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Age 33
Markell
Sober sinceMy life was Hell. I always had to live two days in advance to make sure I would have enough outside issues. I literally worked and gave that paycheck to my drug dealer. Usually leaving me $1...
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