Age 31Since 04 / 28 / 2017
Gilbert Garcia
Such an amazing experience to have found myself again
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April Archives
Recovery stories from people whose sobriety date falls in April — real accounts shared to remind anyone still struggling that they are not alone.
Age 37Since 04 / 03 / 2018
Stacey Hill
I was going to die one of two ways, the drugs were going to kill me or I was going to kill myself.... I didn't want to live that way anymore!
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Age 45Since 04 / 04 / 2008
Kristin S
It was toxic chaos and irresponsible behavior... it was full of anger, despair, self loathing, half assed attempts and an occasional really good day or time thrown in... It was dark and lone...
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Age 33Since 04 / 01 / 2015
Carli
Taking up to 25 to 30 pills a day. Spending every dollar I had on my addiction instead of on my little boy. Going through withdrawals on a daily basis and constantly drinking alcohol until I...
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Age 39Since 04 / 21 / 2014
David Emenheiser
4 years ago from today I left my family and kids and decided I was gonna get so high my hope was that I wouldn't wake up and I would finally free all my loved ones from the chaos I had cause...
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Age 33Since 04 / 28 / 2015
Stacey
I was raised to succeed in life. I was given every opportunity one could hope for! I grew up in private school and had a supportive present family. The disease of addiction doesn’t care how...
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Age 24Since 04 / 07 / 2016
Jaclyn
I struggled for a long time trying to find my place in this world but I finally feel like I am exactly where I'm supposed to be. This journey has been filled with many ups and downs but ever...
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Age 40Since 04 / 27 / 2012
Mike Hansen
Isolated, lies, hiding, sad, bankrupt, divorce, hospitalization, leaves of absence = unemployable.
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Age 32Since 04 / 22 / 2017
Jonathan
Life is full of obstacles. When dealt with a certain hand, it can be easy to want to fold right away. Struggling with health for years had me pretty depressed.
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