Recovery Stories
Voices from the Recovery Community.
These stories promote public awareness of recovery from addiction — not just the struggle, but the triumph.
By sharing honest experiences, we challenge stigma and help others find the courage to get help. Sobriety is for everyone — and it starts with visibility.
11,533 Days Sober Represented
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Brittany Young
February 20, 2026
Where did you grow up, and what shaped who you are today? I grew up outside of Philadelphia.Grit, resilience, love, faith, and family were instilled in me.Today, I still keep those characteristics, and I am much softer now in mind,...
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Priscilla María Gutiérrez, J.D.
February 18, 2026
Where did you grow up, and what shaped who you are today? I like to say I'm American in the deepest sense because my mother is from South America, my father is from Central America, and I was born and...
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Louise Barnett
February 12, 2026
Where did you grow up, and what shaped who you are today? I grew up as the middle child of three daughters, both of whom were immigrants from Zimbabwe and Zambia. My parents came to the United States in 1978...
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