Mackenzie Anderson 33 6 / 17 / 2010
A Sober Nation story

Mackenzie Anderson

Age
33
Sober Since
06 / 18 / 2010
Sober For
16 Years & 53 Days

01 What it was like

It was hell. I came very close to losing everything I had, including my life. I lost my job, my relationships, my family, and almost lost custody of my daughter who was the most important thing in the world to me. I lost my self respect, my ability to look in the mirror, my freedom, my autonomy, and my will to live.

I came very close to losing everything I had, including my life.
Mackenzie Anderson

02 What happened

My family had a much-needed intervention and I didn't fight it one bit because I was ready to give up. I was tired and couldn't imagine going on like I was for much longer.

03 What it is like now

It's the life I always wanted but never even dared to dream about. I am married with a new baby, I have a wonderful family, have a great job, great friends, a great relationship with my family, and I have a great relationship with the woman I see in the mirror.

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