Recovery, in their own words

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.

Kari 51 7 / 11 / 2010
Age 51Since 07 / 12 / 2010

Kari

I was a meth addict for 14 years and got clean in 2000. Shortly after my daughter was born in 2004, I started drinking occasionally. I thought it was ok since alcohol wasn't my DOC. Within 5...

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Angie Batica 41 7 / 24 / 2009
Age 41Since 07 / 25 / 2009

Angie Batica

I had a twelve year drunk that ended up costing me everything and almost my life.

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Jeff Wilson 53 7 / 4 / 1993
Age 53Since 07 / 05 / 1993

Jeff Wilson

Being sober and clean has saved my life! Going through the last 23 years sober is the greatest thing ever! ODAAT!

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