The following stories are from individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder. Read along to learn more about their stories of hope.
Mona Lisa's Story
"If you’re feeling helpless, if you’re feeling like you’re in a dark tunnel, don’t give up. Your story is still being written."
Stephen's Story
“When I hear about somebody who went and saw their primary care provider, that’s a positive change. When I hear from someone that they used naloxone to save someone’s life, that’s a positive change. Finding ways to celebrate that in the people that are around you, and then celebrate that within yourself, that’s profoundly inspiring for me.”
Carlos' Story
“Don't judge the speed of recovery, judge the quality of recovery. You just need to move forward and show up for yourself."
Nicole's Story
“Hope is the foundation and bedrock of resilience, which will allow us to withstand challenges, to adapt and evolve, and to survive.”
Richard's Story
"My purpose in life is to live my best life, full of self-care, full of high self-esteem, self-confidence, and hope."
Dominique’s Story of Supporting a Loved One
“In the search to help my brother through his recovery, I found that I actually needed to take a step back and focus on my own healing and wellbeing.”
Ariel's Story
"Hope grows louder when you ask for help and you’re vulnerable. It is the thread that lets you know that no matter what happens, you will be okay."
Joseph's Story
"Until people started recovering out loud. People like me didn’t understand that they had allies out there. That there were spaces that they could go that were safe."
