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These stories promote public awareness of recovery from addiction — not just the struggle, but the triumph.

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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.

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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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