Personal Stories
Read the real and inspiring stories of recovering addicts as they tackle hard topics from their own journey and experiences in addiction.
Why Being an Addict Doesn’t Mean I’m a Bad Person
By Rose Lockinger"Just because I stole does not mean that I am a thief, and just because I lied does not mean I am a liar." Continue Reading
"Just because I stole does not mean that I am a thief, and just because I lied does not mean I am a liar." Continue Reading
My Story as an Adult Child of an Addict and How I Finally Chose Life
By Toshia Humphries"My saving grace was a choice. By choosing myself, I not only dodged a bullet—I put down the gun. The gun that my dysfunctional... Continue Reading
"My saving grace was a choice. By choosing myself, I not only dodged a bullet—I put down the gun. The gun that my dysfunctional... Continue Reading
My Not-So-Typical 5 Stages of Grief
By Cassandra HuertaDealing with the death of a friend from your past life may not always take you down the Kübler-Ross model of grief. A writer sh... Continue Reading
Dealing with the death of a friend from your past life may not always take you down the Kübler-Ross model of grief. A writer sh... Continue Reading
Community Poll: What was your favorite moment of 2015?
By SoberRecovery, Staff WriterOur forum members share their personal highlights from this year. Continue Reading
Our forum members share their personal highlights from this year. Continue Reading
Prevention Starts at the Table: Why Family Dinners Do More Than You Think
By Audrey BeimThe National Center of Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University recently released a series of studies that j... Continue Reading
The National Center of Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University recently released a series of studies that j... Continue Reading
Community Poll: Who is the biggest, most important influencer in your life of recovery?
By SoberRecovery, Staff WriterOur forum members show just how varied voices of influence can be. Continue Reading
Our forum members show just how varied voices of influence can be. Continue Reading
How My Dog Helped Save My Life
By Flower BBeing a “pet parent” is a big responsibility, especially for someone who is fighting addiction. One writer tells the story of h... Continue Reading
Being a “pet parent” is a big responsibility, especially for someone who is fighting addiction. One writer tells the story of h... Continue Reading
Navigating the Dating World Sober: A Personal Story
By Dominica ApplegateNavigating the dating scene sober can be very interesting. Continue Reading
Navigating the dating scene sober can be very interesting. Continue Reading
3 Insights About Addiction That's Changed My View of Motherhood
By Elizabeth SewardHaving gone through the fire in the past changes everything now in the present. Continue Reading
Having gone through the fire in the past changes everything now in the present. Continue Reading
5 Truths I Learned About Others After Recovery
By Chris WeldonAfter returning from months of therapy, some relationships with family members may take a while to get back to normal. These 5 ... Continue Reading
After returning from months of therapy, some relationships with family members may take a while to get back to normal. These 5 ... Continue Reading
Community Poll: What Is One Thing That You Love about Yourself and Would NEVER Change?
By SoberRecovery, Staff WriterIt's time to take a look at the positives instead of the negatives. Continue Reading
It's time to take a look at the positives instead of the negatives. Continue Reading
Get Adventurous! Create a Bucket List
By Dominica ApplegateGo on, put down your wildest hopes and dreams. Continue Reading
Go on, put down your wildest hopes and dreams. Continue Reading
5 Life Lessons I Learned from My Addict Clients
Addiction counselor Patricia McClanahan shares some of her clients' inspiring stories, and the important lessons they've taught... Continue Reading
Addiction counselor Patricia McClanahan shares some of her clients' inspiring stories, and the important lessons they've taught... Continue Reading
Community Poll: What Is the Most Liberating Thing You've Done Since Becoming Sober?
By Joanne ChuOur forum members share their most freeing moments. Continue Reading
Our forum members share their most freeing moments. Continue Reading
Remembering My Last High: Lessons After Hitting Bottom
By Cassandra HuertaOne writer in recovery shares the importance of remembering what it’s like to hit rock bottom as she recounts her last day as a... Continue Reading
One writer in recovery shares the importance of remembering what it’s like to hit rock bottom as she recounts her last day as a... Continue Reading