Personal Recovery Stories
The personal recovery stories below were written and submitted by visitors who have visited this website. Their stories are about their own personal experiences of recovery from alcoholism, dependency and addiction, and codependency. When it comes to addiction, there really isn't a happy beginning but there is always an eye-opening and uplifting experience when an individual finds their road to recovery. Many people who read these personal stories of recovery gain insight, hope, and strength while finding their own path toward recovery.
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Thank you to all the individuals willing to share their experiences. Your stories about your battle with substance abuse could help give other addicts the boost they need and ensure them life can only get better after achieving freedom from addiction.
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I Almost Choked to Death on My Own Vomit
Author: Tim R., Longview, Texas
It takes what it takes.
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Something to Live For
Author: Carl A., San Antonio, Texas
Even cold hearts can find warmth.
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Sober Since Seventeen
Author: Jan P., Little Rock, Arkansas
You don't have to be old and ugly to find recovery.
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I Drank With the Best of Them
Author: Barbara T., Charlotte, NC
You don't have to be a big redneck man to drink like one.
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You Can Get Off on Any Floor
Author: Vicki M., Daphne, AL
"Accidental" sobriety brings self-awareness and serenity.
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Tilex Changed My Life
Author: Vicki M., Daphne, AL
Tilex turns out to be no ordinary bathtub cleaner.
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Sober, Happy, and Free
Author: Rick S.
When you're no longer afraid to die.
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Let Go and Let God
Author: Klara R., Tylertown, MS
God takes care of me when I get out of the way.
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A Brother's Love
Author: Joey (Anonymous)
Short and sweet.
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If you have a story to tell and are willing to share it with others of us who look to the Internet for support in recovery, write it up and forward it to:
US Mail:
Small Change Publishing Co.
305 Shrike Dr.
Buda, Texas 78610
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Although we do review and edit all submissions, we do not alter stories. You will approve our edited version before it is published
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