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.

Mike 53 10 / 20 / 2006
Age 53Since 10 / 21 / 2006

Mike

Powerless over alcohol, prescription drugs, sex, money, things....

Read story
Donna Feeney 44 3 / 29 / 2013
Age 44Since 03 / 29 / 2013

Donna Feeney

At first it brought my confidence out and I loved been the life of the party until one drink wasn't enough.

Read story
David Sterling Frank 33 9 / 3 / 2016
Age 33

David Sterling Frank

Being only 33 and owning 4 bars & nightclubs in Austin, Texas is suppose to be every guys dream right? Making lots of money, surrounded by beautiful women and getting to party all the time.....

Read story
Dale Palmer Smith 34 3 / 16 / 2016
Age 34Since 03 / 17 / 2016

Dale Palmer Smith

Going through 2 rehabs back to back for a total of 98 days was by far the most painful & labor intensive event I have had to undergo. The first focused on the disease of alcoholism and addic...

Read story
Mallorie 24 11 / 12 / 2015
Age 24Since 11 / 13 / 2015

Mallorie

I couldn't get through my days without a drink. I only felt "normal" with booze in my system. Drinking was never "social" for me, it was how I coped with life.

Read story
Wendy Sanchez 42 11 / 7 / 2012
Age 42Since 11 / 08 / 2012

Wendy Sanchez

Was a living hell to get sober. I had the shakes, anxiety, and depression.

Read story