Stories

Recovery has brought happiness, peace and joy to Dan's life. He also gets to experience more negative emotions now that he’s not using drugs for the “false happiness.”

Alcohol addiction came into Alex’s life after three people close to him died within one year.

We can't imagine where we'd be at Face It TOGETHER without the heart and unwavering commitment of Terri.

Michael joined the Navy right out of high school and was deployed to Bosnia, Spain, Guam and Hawaii. In the military, he learned to keep to himself and didn’t communicate with others when he was struggling.

“I had nobody three years ago but my meth pipe and my lighter. I’ve yelled to God, I’ve cried, I’ve worked hard to build credibility. I could’ve never done this by myself; I needed somebody to show me the way.”

The number 11 has always had a special place in Erik’s family. When he decided to start treatment for alcohol and marijuana on his 11th wedding anniversary, it marked a significant turning point.

Jeremy had already told his wife he wanted to quit drinking when he survived a day that could’ve cost him everything.

We're so proud of Lacey for sharing her story and for how far she's come in her wellness. Watch our latest video to hear how she overcame a difficult time in her life and what it meant to have a supportive team behind her.

Timberli Stone felt like she was drinking her life away. She drank every night after work and went out every weekend. Her liver function was at 30 percent. The hangovers, the fighting with her husband, the sorrow – everything finally came to a head.

Todd Lindsay went from never considering he had a problem with alcohol to knowing without question he needed help. He wanted to get better, but he wanted to do it without having to tell anyone.

From the very start of her life, Shannon (she/her) was surrounded by addiction and its consequences. She was born in prison, where her mom had been extradited.

Grief is one of the most human experiences I can think of. It took me a few years to come to terms with the grief I have for my father. What I didn’t realize until recently is that I have been grieving for myself and the rest of the LGBTQPIA2S+ community for essentially my whole life.