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 27
Morgan
Sober sinceI always knew I was an alcoholic but couldn’t face the fact that it was true. I went through many Traumatic events and developed serious depression. After that I just didn’t care anymore and...
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Age 37
Tiffany
Sober sinceExhausting playing a part of my life that wasn't really me anymore.
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Age 24
Lynsie
Sober sinceI've been partying since I was thirteen. It started with trying to fit in to becoming a full blown cycle of hell. I thought partying all the time was normal. I would use anything to get out...
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Age 43
Michael
Sober sinceIsolation, desperation, oblivious to reality or true happiness. I caused pain and chaos. I became what I despised. I hated myself with good reason.
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Age 40
Juliette
Sober sinceBy 27yo i had lost almost everything including my own life to alcohol and drug addiction
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Age 57
Lori
Sober sinceNo life drinking and going to bars. Sick all the time. Doing stupid stuff.
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Age 31
Kristina
Sober sinceMy grandparents had passed away and I didn't know how to cope with that. At the same time I started hanging out with the wrong crowd and I was feeling vulnerable and didn't want to feel the...
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