Recovery, in their own words

September Archives

Recovery stories from people whose sobriety date falls in September — real accounts shared to remind anyone still struggling that they are not alone.

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Age 62

Maxine

Sober since

Omg! It’s the best thing I’ve done in my life, I had no life before sobriety , every minute of everyday was wondering where my next drink was coming from, I was rarely seen without a bottle...

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Age 32

Hecht Amar

Sober since

I was drunk everyday, depressed, vomits, loneliness... Feeling my life as a destruction, pain, and nothing more.

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Age 47

Joseph Rowe

Sober since

My name is Joe and I am an alcoholic and addict. I had my first drink at 15. I had the dream childhood. Two great parents and a great sister. A nice house in a good neighborhood. A big lawn...

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Age 35

Nick

Sober since

"The alcoholic is like a tornado roaring his way through the lives of others. Hearts are broken. Sweet relationships are dead. Affections have been uprooted. Selfish and inconsiderate habits...

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Age 31

Molly M

Sober since

I was beaten, broken and never believed I could change..

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Age 40

Matt K

Sober since

Pretty crazy how recovery changes someone spiritually, mentally and physically. On the left I was deep in the depths of alcholism and addiction. Hard to even remember that person existed. Bu...

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Age 39

lee kay

Sober since

It was chaos, I was always seeking for something destructive. Every time I drank I would get violent and get into fights whether it was with my friends,family or strangers. I thought Drinkin...

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Age 46

Stephanie

Sober since

It was like being trapped in a never ending brainstorm of emotions. I couldn't stand being alone in my own company. I would use alcohol as an escape to temporarily numb my feelings and slow...

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Age 48

Joe

Sober since

My name is Joe and I am an alcoholic and addict. I had my first drink at 15. I had the dream childhood. Two great parents and a great sister. A nice house in a good neighborhood. A big lawn...

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Age 45

Cassie S

Sober since

It was fun for awhile..until it became a must..when I had to have something in my body every day..I remember how that sucked so bad.

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