Community Can Be Key to Sobriety
The cofounder of a sober living facility explains why the support of others is so important.
Recovery from addiction is a major undertaking and a gift you give yourself, your family, and your community. While recovery can be a long and arduous process, it is so gratifying when you can confidently say your addiction is well-managed and no longer in control of your life. Share addiction stories to inspire others to take their first steps toward recovery.
The cofounder of a sober living facility explains why the support of others is so important.
Ricky Van Shelton recalls how God released him from addicition and gave him self-respect.
Dana Smith, who has been sober since 2007, shares how she came to open D’s Friendly Diner, where nearly all the employees are in recovery.
By overcoming addiction and violence, she set out to start her own ministry dedicated to helping the incarcerated.
This recovering alcoholic describes three inexplicable events that saved his life.
Why it’s healthier to take responsibility for our wrongdoing.
Bob L., a recovering alcoholic, was married twice before getting sober and finding Alice, his wife of over 25 years. He shares some of what he’s learned about how sobriety can positively impact relationships.
An expert in addiction treatment explores the impact the disease has on relationships.
Despite a terminal cancer diagnosis, he feels blessed.
After driving under the influence of alcohol, a message of faith propelled him to change his life around.
After reading a certain Psalm over and over, he began a new life journey to overcome his addiction.
After being incarcerated, she turned to God and was overcome with a renewed sense of peace and strength.