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Age 46Since 07 / 14 / 2019
Kim Thompson
I was suddenly forced to face my inner demons and fears sober. I felt every emotion that is possible.
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Sober Stories
Real people, real recovery. Honest accounts of what it was like, what happened, and what life looks like now — shared to remind anyone still struggling that they are not alone.
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Age 40Since 12 / 05 / 2019
Heather
I considered myself a “normal drinker” up until about 13 years ago. 13 years ago I was 27 and going through a divorce with my high school sweetheart and father of our two children. I felt br...
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Age 59Since 05 / 14 / 2009
Keith Wisor
After 35 years of hard drinking and several attempts to get sober I was about to give up on life.
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Age 38Since 05 / 17 / 2010
Matthew Williams
Worked hard, played hard and rationalized everything I did because I only thought I was hurting myself.
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Age 31Since 09 / 15 / 2010
Molly M
I was beaten, broken and never believed I could change..
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Age 30Since 01 / 08 / 2018
Sadie
I had gotten so used to putting alcohol first before everything. I didn't care about my health, I didn't care about my relationships, I just cared about when I'd get drunk next.
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Age 40Since 09 / 29 / 2011
Matt K
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 50Since 04 / 07 / 2014
Tabatha
I was drinking 24/7. I was a stay at home mom and would have 3 screwdrivers before I even took my kids to school in the morning. Then spend the rest of my day drinking. Passing out, waking u...
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Age 56Since 05 / 22 / 2007
Gary
I’m a War Veteran and the battles with depression and PTSD led to a lot of different addictions,with alcohol being the worse. I was “Switching seats on the Titanic” to try to cope with every...
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Age 29Since 02 / 28 / 2017
Chanda Brumbelow
I was completely lost & broken. I didn't believe in myself or see a light at the end of the tunnel. I was living out of a duffle bag and couch hoping. Doing things I'm not proud of to get my...
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Age 50Since 10 / 28 / 2019
Brent
Trapped in a prison of self with no hope nor faith in life ever becoming worthwhile. Homeless and alone.
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