JJ’s Story
What was it like? All fabulous and fun gay guys drink like I do. Or at least that’s what I told myself. When I came out at 21, I told my friends they could find me at the nearest gay bar. Little did I know that for the next 15 years, that’s exactly where I was, around the clock. From
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Barbara’s Story
What was it like? Hello, my name is Barbara I live in Seward Alaska last November 1st my mother died but before she passed away, I got to tell her I was 8 years sober. She passed away that afternoon. What happened? November 1st I will have nine years sober and I’m so grateful to God and thankful for my
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Jasmine’s Recovery Story
What was it like? Before recovery I was completely dependent on alcohol. My mind, body, and spirit all depended on alcohol- couldn’t go more than 3 hours without a drink or I would go into horrific withdrawals. Which meant I had to be drinking around the clock in order to function with any sense of normalcy. I would bring it
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Kimberly’s Recovery Story
What was it like?: I was in denial that I ever had a problem with drinking and I had it under control, I was in denial my actions were not effecting my kids, I was in denial the people who cared about me were not being hurt by my actions and words, I was in denial the people at work
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Frank’s Recovery Story
What was it like? Struggling to make enough money for a half gallon for whiskey a dayWhat happened? I passed out at our dinner table, 2 of my kids helped me to bed, within the 30 steps a voice inside me said “This is wrong.”What is life like now? My wife and I have been sober since January 2000.Is there
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Samuel’s Recovery Story
On the morning of August 25, 2011, I woke up in a jail cell, full of guilt and shame. “Not again,” I said to myself, not knowing what I did the night before. All I knew is that I have to do something to prevent this never-ending spiral. I couldn’t stop telling myself, and this has got to stop. As
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Willamina’s Recovery Story
Today’s recovery story comes from Willamina from Hooper Bay. The journey of Willamina’s recovery can be listened to and followed in the proceeding audio link.
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Heidi’s Recovery Story
My Name is Heidi and this is my Recovery Story My name is Heidi Christensen. I live in Eagle River, AK with my husband and 2 children. I am Alutiiq and Athabascan. I am from Old Harbor, Alaska a village of 200 people on Kodiak Island. I have been sober since June 22, 2015, 5 Amazing years. What inspired me
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Maria’s Recovery Story
Name: Maria Stappenbeck Where are you from: Bethel, Alaska How long have you been sober? My sobriety date is October 20, 2018 What inspired you to find recovery? What inspired me to find recovery was a very long and painful battle against my inability to control my alcohol abuse. I wanted to be a sober person for years and never
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