Recovery, in their own words
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.
Age 28Since 03 / 21 / 2015
Rachel
I was in a car accident in 2007 that left me with a broken tibula, fibula, and ankle. I was 17 years old left with a mental plate, rod, pin, and screws placed in my leg. I was prescribed thr...
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Age 37Since 09 / 09 / 2009
Courtney Friel
Check out Courtney's Story here: This News Reporter Meditates In A Studio Closet Between Delivering The News
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Age 26Since 03 / 19 / 2014
Maureen
Using was just one big party until it started to grab a hold of my life. It turned into something I liked to do instead of something I wanted to do. I felt like I needed to get high to be no...
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Age 20Since 05 / 23 / 2017
Maggie
It was hell. I was always so out of it. I lost my whole family. I robbed everyone. I was always so paranoid. I was homeless. I had no love for myself or anyone else.
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Age 28Since 11 / 28 / 2017
Sabrina
I was always miserable with myself even though I had many blessings. I hadn't enjoyed drinking for a long time as I only wallowed in misery and recounted sad stories when I was inebriated. M...
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Age 48Since 07 / 17 / 2011
Tracey B
Total insanity Jail and losing my children couldn’t stop me.
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Age 32Since 06 / 13 / 2014
Aimee
I was so determined that I was going to make my recovery stick this time and I think that somehow made it easier.
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Age 29Since 04 / 29 / 2012
Alexander Scott
I lived a life always running from myself and hiding from the truth. My life was filled with chaos and I was never able to control my using.
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