Five foot nothing and feisty as hell, this girl’s individuality and bold personality shines like a diamond. Hannah has bright pink hair and the attitude to match. Her journey is one of pure strength, and I believe is also one of hope for those working on their sobriety. “One thing I have come to believe …
I think of myself as a hopeless alcoholic type, even though I am often described as driven, competent, and capable. I’m certainly not any of those things while I’m drunk though. You can absolutely rely on my honesty when I say I am an alcoholic; I have always been drinking, drunk, or looking for a …
Clearly, I love to write. Journaling can do wonders for an addict. I cannot tell you how many notebooks I’ve filled, pens I have run out of ink, and truly, how much I’ve learned about myself with my writing. I used writing prompts daily in treatment and it honestly helped. You can read some of …
In a short time, I have met many amazing women. One of my closest, and most memorable, is Victoria; a woman of great strength, a hysterical sense of humor, and an unhealthy disposition of always saying ‘it’s fine’ in that very exact, female, not-so-fine way. She is beautiful inside and out. This is Victoria’s Story …
I met an amazing woman during my recovery journey named Dani. She has such an artistic, light, and beautiful soul. Very rarely did I see her upset or angry; she emanates a calmness and contentment that puts others at ease. She walks hand-in-hand with the spirit of the universe, the sun, and the moon. This …
Physically and mentally/emotionally, I was led to rehab for a second time. I feel as though I have been lost for so long and I’m exhausted trying to battle myself every day. I feel like my own worst enemy and I am certain that I need to get out of my own way. My heart …
I met Lisa early in my sobriety journey. I quickly learned that she is a straight-shooter, brutally honest, and will hold you accountable for your actions and behavior. One of her most admirable qualities is her ambition to advocate for women in addiction and recovery. This is Lisa’s story of recovery: one of strength, persistence, …
I met a youthful, shining soul that keeps in real. During my time around her, I constantly saw her giggling and helping others. She radiates a positive aura. I approached her about sharing her experience with addiction and she immediately dove right in. This is Megan’s Story of Recovery. Megan’s addiction began around eleven …