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Recovery, in their own words
September Archives
Recovery stories from people whose sobriety date falls in September — real accounts shared to remind anyone still struggling that they are not alone.
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Age 62Since 09 / 15 / 2006
Maxine
Omg! It’s the best thing I’ve done in my life, I had no life before sobriety , every minute of everyday was wondering where my next drink was coming from, I was rarely seen without a bottle...
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Age 32Since 09 / 25 / 2020
Hecht Amar
I was drunk everyday, depressed, vomits, loneliness... Feeling my life as a destruction, pain, and nothing more.
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Age 47Since 09 / 20 / 2010
Joseph Rowe
My name is Joe and I am an alcoholic and addict. I had my first drink at 15. I had the dream childhood. Two great parents and a great sister. A nice house in a good neighborhood. A big lawn...
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Age 35Since 09 / 09 / 2019
Nick
"The alcoholic is like a tornado roaring his way through the lives of others. Hearts are broken. Sweet relationships are dead. Affections have been uprooted. Selfish and inconsiderate habits...
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Age 32Since 09 / 10 / 2018
Shawn Sunstrom
My name is Shawn and I am a recovering meth addict.
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Age 31Since 09 / 15 / 2010
Molly M
I was beaten, broken and never believed I could change..
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Age 40Since 09 / 29 / 2011
Matt K
Pretty crazy how recovery changes someone spiritually, mentally and physically. On the left I was deep in the depths of alcholism and addiction. Hard to even remember that person existed. Bu...
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Age 39Since 09 / 27 / 2004
lee kay
It was chaos, I was always seeking for something destructive. Every time I drank I would get violent and get into fights whether it was with my friends,family or strangers. I thought Drinkin...
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Age 46Since 09 / 16 / 2010
Stephanie
It was like being trapped in a never ending brainstorm of emotions. I couldn't stand being alone in my own company. I would use alcohol as an escape to temporarily numb my feelings and slow...
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Age 48Since 09 / 20 / 2010
Joe
My name is Joe and I am an alcoholic and addict. I had my first drink at 15. I had the dream childhood. Two great parents and a great sister. A nice house in a good neighborhood. A big lawn...
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Age 45Since 09 / 13 / 2006
Cassie S
It was fun for awhile..until it became a must..when I had to have something in my body every day..I remember how that sucked so bad.
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