Age 33Since 07 / 11 / 2012
Markell
My life was Hell. I always had to live two days in advance to make sure I would have enough outside issues. I literally worked and gave that paycheck to my drug dealer. Usually leaving me $1...
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July Archives
Recovery stories from people whose sobriety date falls in July — real accounts shared to remind anyone still struggling that they are not alone.
Age 27Since 07 / 26 / 2016
Morgan
I always knew I was an alcoholic but couldn’t face the fact that it was true. I went through many Traumatic events and developed serious depression. After that I just didn’t care anymore and...
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Age 37Since 07 / 03 / 2018
Tiffany
Exhausting playing a part of my life that wasn't really me anymore.
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Age 24Since 07 / 29 / 2017
Lynsie
I've been partying since I was thirteen. It started with trying to fit in to becoming a full blown cycle of hell. I thought partying all the time was normal. I would use anything to get out...
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Age 43Since 07 / 01 / 2017
Michael
Isolation, desperation, oblivious to reality or true happiness. I caused pain and chaos. I became what I despised. I hated myself with good reason.
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Age 40Since 07 / 30 / 2009
Juliette
By 27yo i had lost almost everything including my own life to alcohol and drug addiction
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Age 57Since 07 / 05 / 2018
Lori
No life drinking and going to bars. Sick all the time. Doing stupid stuff.
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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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