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 36
Connie J martinez
Sober sinceHi , so my sobriety date is September 18, 2013 of 3 years. I remember when I would pick up a drink I knew that I wouldn't have to feel anything. This was my way out of reality. It was a inst...
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Age 52
Jutta
Sober sinceI started drinking at 12 and never realized that some people drink to be social. I liked passing out because I wanted to get away from all the thoughts like "I'm fed up, I'm pissed and I wan...
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Age 55
Dennis Knapp
Sober sinceComing back from a relapse was very hard for me. I had 10 years clean and sober and worked in the field of addiction. I had a lot of shame and guilt to contend with.
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Age 35
Jennifer Canavan
Sober sinceIt was a long and rough 14 years. I lost so many important people and made too many poor choices. It was a mix of blackouts and blurred memories filled with regret. I was what you call a fun...
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Age 36
Lilah
Sober sinceI had to go to treatment twice, the second time was way better and more in depth about my issues with life and alc drug use
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Age 30
Trevor
Sober sinceI never felt comfortable in my own skin growing up and peer pressure got the best of me. I looked forward to partying and fitting in.
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Age 52
Samuel M.
Sober sinceI had no job, I was penniless. I woke up each morning or afternoon, evenings shakes, and the only thing helped me feel better was another drink, and then the entire cycle would start over. I...
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