Recovery, in their own words
October Archives
Recovery stories from people whose sobriety date falls in October — real accounts shared to remind anyone still struggling that they are not alone.
Age 26
Amanda
Sober sinceI couldn’t really remember honestly because I was high all the time and missing out on everything that was good for me
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Age 28
Danielle
Sober sinceFelt like nothing even cared in the world. I didn’t give a damn what I was doing or hurting in the process
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Age 36
John French
Sober sinceI'd find myself going out every night. I liked to be social,gamble and not be at home. I had ran into a bump in the road because of my drinking and was on the verge of self destruct. I'd use...
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Age 35
Mia
Sober sinceI come from a family of alcoholics. It was always a part of my life. I unfortunately went down the wrong path with it, and got out of control.
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Age 29
Beau Ritter
Sober sinceI started “recreational-using” when I was 21 or 22. I quickly learned that I couldn’t “just” use. The more time that went by the more intense the cravings got. Until about 2 years before I g...
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Age 37
Nicole
Sober sinceHell!!! I lived for heroin! Everyday all day I was chasing the drug. I always knew I went overboard when I partied but Heroin broke me completely, I lost everything including my husband of 1...
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Age 41
Crystal DeMers
Sober sinceGetting sober is 1 of the most Amazing things I've ever done!! Sobriety looks Great on me!!
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Age 34
John Lysaght
Sober sinceI was in total denial I was a alcoholic for years but eventually it caught up with me and nearly cost me everything
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Age 42
Kelly LaRowe
Sober sinceI was homeless and hopeless. Living in my car. Out of money. Out of vodka. Out of hope.
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Age 37
Dustin Z. Dillow
Sober sinceUpon living through everything I have in my life, war, broken relationships, a failed marriage, depression, homelessness, I had given myself an excuse to become something I am not. I was a b...
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