Joseph’s Sober Story
My journey often times feels like a long one. As I look back at the past few years of my life, it becomes clear to me that I was much harder on myself than I had to be. It is also very clear that the suffering I experienced was a direct result of my dependence upon drugs and alcohol. Throughout my teen years, drugs and alcohol became a safe haven for me. They brought me to a place of artificial peace, or relief. “If drugs and alcohol had not done so much for me, they could have never done so much to me” I also realized any and all joy I experienced during these times, correlated with my periods of sobriety.
Pamela’s Sober Story
My name is Pamela. I am a white, educated, 50-year-old widow, mother of 4, and also a grandmother. The reason I am telling you all this is because disease does not care how old you are, what color you are, what gender you are or what age you are. There is no ‘typical’ drug addict […]
Kathryn’s Sober Story
My name is Kathryn. I am 24 years old, and I am a recovering alcoholic. Today I am recovering, and I am a functioning member of society thanks to Destination Hope. Before I came to DH, I was very lost and felt alone. I wandered into dangerous situations to capture the instant gratification that I […]