I was stuck in the life of partying, drugs and alcohol were my only true love. I developed chronic pancreatitis at 23 after only drinking 2 years, I also started to lose my vision and developed involuntary twitching due to my past life choices. I wasn’t being a good ...MORE
For most, drinking isn't their problem or solution. They can socialize and control their intake without having to do drugs to bounce themselves right up. They can recollect their night knowing they didn't hurt or cause any damage. They are the life of the party.
For me, it was complete ...MORE
I'm a proud mama bear with over 2 1/2 years sobriety. Problem drinking is on the rise and this culture of wine o'clock memes is out of control. There's so much pressure in motherhood you'd think we'd promote healthier solutions than drinking life's stressors away.
I'm on a mission ...MORE
I'll have 1 year clean from all drugs and alcohol on May 3rd, God willing. I was a heroin addict who didn't care about anything or anyone. I was given an ultimatum of jail or rehab. I chose rehab and it was the best decision of my life.
I'm ...MORE
My Name is Renae and I am 2.5 years sober!
I am the happiest Ive ever been. I made a choice to give up alcohol and drugs, after the negative impact on my life couldn't be ignored any longer. I couldn't hide the pain propelled by the need to ...MORE
April 7th is me celebrating two years of being sober. I'm so thankful to finally be free. Took me 10 + years to get here but I'm finally home.
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Contributor: Fredrik ...MORE
Hi there! I’m almost 8 months sober. Life has never been better. My alcohol abuse was very very bad and I’m lucky to have gotten out alive. My number 1 tip for success is to dump the shame and read the book This Naked Mind, it saved my life! ...MORE
First, let me start out by saying that I am not writing this for validation. I do not want any congratulations or motivation to keep on going. I have all of that within myself. I am writing this for you to share this on your page.
I am making ...MORE
My name is Nadya, I have been sober since December 3, 2017, before that I had 6 months sober. But this time around it feels different.
You see, for a long time I was what you would call a " lost soul". Drinking and partying was what I lived ...MORE
Sober from alcohol and drugs since 9/12/10, and I couldn't be happier. Chosing to travel on this road each and every day with no finish line just milestones. ☺❤
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Contributor: Joanna ...MORE
2 Years as of today!
I grew up In Wisconsin, and started drinking at 14. Alcohol use and abuse just seemed normal and became a part of my life for over 25 years... eventually just hit a point where I really wanted to become the best ...MORE
I am a 31 year old, white, young professional living in northern RI. I would also like to add former College athlete, artist, Miss Rhode Island Pageant contestant and I've been struggling with alcohol and drug addiction for the past decade. My last "incident" was behind the wheel on ...MORE
Hello my name is Raheem. And I have been sober off Alcohol for 2 years today.
Addiction has been a revolving door in my family. I lost both my mother and brother and not too long ago an uncle who was an addict as well, all of whom dealt with ...MORE
60 Days Sober 🦏
Things you might expect to happen when walking through sobriety...
-Some people will not want to be your friend anymore (and that’s OKAY)
-You won’t want to be friends with certain people anymore (and that’s OKAY)
-Some people will want to know all the details of your ...MORE
I have been on this journey of sobriety and have finally surrendered to the program. This is the first time in my life that I have been clean off all alcohol and mind altering substances with in the last 15 years of my life.
I have worked my ...MORE
So I've been Sober for 37 DAYS!! This is my fourth and final time round!! The longest I stayed sober was for 4 years.
I don't know if this sounds familiar to you moms out there but after having kids I started drinking again because I was now 'responsible' ...MORE
1/26/2010
If you are 100% HONEST, and work the steps under the suggestions of a sponsor, you have a fighting chance to stay sober.
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Contributor: Ronald ...MORE