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Recovery Hero

In this series, we're featuring a new recovery story every week to inspire hope and strength in you or your loved one's journey.

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Recovery Hero of the Week: Jennifer

By SoberRecovery, Staff Writer

"The final straw came when I swallowed a toothbrush while trying to throw up. I had to be rushed to the hospital where it was s... Continue Reading

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Recovery Hero of the Week: Soberwolf

By SoberRecovery, Staff Writer

"I was admitted to the hospital on and off and nothing seemed to stop me—not even when I set my bed on fire falling asleep drun... Continue Reading

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Recovery Hero of the Week:
FormerBeerLover

By SoberRecovery, Staff Writer

"My dad almost always had a beer in his hand, a trait that I would later inherit," FormerBeerLover said. Read on and get inspir... Continue Reading

Amanda Cherewick

Recovery Hero of the Week:
Amanda Cherewick

By SoberRecovery, Staff Writer

"I started isolating myself more and I wanted to crawl into a deep hole and never come out," Amanda said. Read her story and ge... Continue Reading

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Recovery Hero of the Week:
Jessica K.

By SoberRecovery, Staff Writer

"I did not use a 12-step program. I did change my entire life, inside and out," Jessica said. Read her story and get inspired t... Continue Reading

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Recovery Hero of the Week:
TrixMixer

By SoberRecovery, Staff Writer

"My avatar of the Cheshire cat is so appropriate. I really came from a Wonderland—and of course I was the perfect Alice," TrixM... Continue Reading

Recovery Hero of the Week:
Mary Killian

By SoberRecovery, Staff Writer

"It is a unique opportunity to have the chance to live a healthy life," Mary said. Read her story and be inspired today. Continue Reading

Recovery Hero of the Week:
Shirl Martin

By SoberRecovery, Staff Writer

"I truly believe that I was trying to kill myself with alcohol poisoning, just to end all of the pain," Shirl said. Read her st... Continue Reading

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