Anyone can do this. There are people who can do this and people who are yet to realize that they can do this.There is nothing more awe-inspiring than to watch yourself, or others, turn childhood complex trauma on its head and then to use it as an asset. It seems fitting to use what once…
Kenny
Brighton and Hove, England, United Kingdom
"We can do together what none of us can do alone!"
John Winslow
Luray, Virginia, USA
“We can together, what I can’t alone.”
Michael, E
Durham, North Carolina, USA
Don't fear the help of others, It takes an army to remain in recovery...
Jeanette, B
Melbourne, Florida, USA
Recovery happens! It is not a self-help movement it is a community thing. We don't do this alone.Never give up, keep on trudging the road of happy destiny!
Lynda C
League City, Texas, USA
Lindsay J. Dively
Crofton, Maryland, USA
One day at a time!
Turning Point of Franklin County
Saint Albans City, Vermont, USA
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Rachelle P
Springville, California, USA
I would like to send out loving kindness, hope, health and happiness to all those who are experiencing dukkha and a lack of Sangha in their lives. May you find truth and connection!
Shannon, H.
Randolph, Vermont, USA
One of our most important goals should be to remove the negative stigma associated with the disease of addiction.Recovery signifies a person's continued desire and efforts to become a better person and live a better life on a daily basis.This is a positive existence for anyone and should be recognized, celebrated and promoted.Songs such as…
John, M
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Serena M
Martinsburg, West Virginia, USA
Carol A
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Christine
Los Angeles, California, USA
Amanda T
Seguin, Texas, USA
If there is anything that is stopping you from being the best version of you and stopping you from being available to people around you and you're working on doing any damn thing about it, you're in recovery. It's not the addiction that bought me here but my recovery.
Dhawan M
Jayanagar, Karnataka, India
Live each day to your fullest. Put your head down on the pillow sober every night. God bless the newcomer!
Missy M
Lake Mary, Florida, USA
I am free! Free indeed!
Joseph
Bemidji, Minnesota, USA
You’re worth Recovery ❤️
Linsey J
Huntsville, Alabama, USA
Linda B
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA
There is hope, there is freedom. We can and do recovery. Your life is worth it! The world needs you.
Laura S.
Houma, Louisiana, USA
Never give up!
Francie G
Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
Corey B
Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
The only message I can share is my story. Each of us are unique, however we all ended up in the same place.
Shelby
Letts, Iowa, USA
Timmy
Malden, Massachusetts, USA
Recovery Rocks!
Cathy B
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
People need people. Compassion over stigma.
Tamara K
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Life is awesome in recovery!
Eric S
Bend, Oregon, USA
Valerie P.
Cortland, New York, USA
Rachael
Columbia, Maryland, USA
Anybody can get clean, they just have to truly want it for themselves. You can do it, one second, one minute, one hour. One day at a time. You've got this.
Amanda T
Millville, New Jersey, USA
We have the power to change our stories!
Nerile M
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Recovery is possible!!
Lisa
Mora, Minnesota, USA
I stared into the abyss and nearly lost myself, but in my darkest hour I truly found myself. WE DO RECOVER!!! #recovery #hope #mentalhealthawareness #costaricarecovery #recoverytodaymag #addictionmanifesto
JR Weaver
San José, San José Province, Costa Rica
Recovery in Pecan Town!
Amanda T
Richmond, Texas, USA
Recovery IS possible-- NEVER give up!
Chantelle H
2650 woods dr, Minnesota, USA
Mary L
La Vista, Nebraska, USA
Recovery is possible for everyone! Believe in yourself. Get and Al’s for help. Join your meetings. Start your personal development. Start changing your habits. You will recover once you change! I promise!
Nicole
Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany
Everyone is worthy of recovery
Aminda C
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Recovery is possible. There's always help you can get
Garmai A. Cyrus Biddle
Harper, Maryland, Liberia
Terri D
Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
With Hope, all things are possible!!!
Angela M
Endicott, New York, USA
Rise from the ashes of addiction and fly to freedom as a Phoenix. Reach and I'll be there. Recovery IS possible.
Bryon, G
Shepherdsville, Kentucky, USA
I am a shining example that recovery IS possible! I'm so grateful for the life I have today!
David B
Lexington, Kentucky, USA
I believe in you!
DeAnna
Hartland, Wisconsin, USA
You are loved.With God, Recovery is possible!God is More than Able! ❤️
Christine Love
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Let go , let God.
Dipesh
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Lauren B
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
One moment at a time, we heal. We do recover.
Natasha Stout
Charleston, West Virginia, USA
When you get to the end of the road of addiction. There is a way up and out of this insidious disease. Grab on to a hand of another recovering person. HOPE is available!! Recovery is Possible!
Justin
York, Pennsylvania, USA
Thanks be to God!
Sharon H
Newport Beach, California, USA
Cat
Stillwater Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada
Together we can and do recover!
Cindy W
Apopka, Florida, USA
Keep pushing, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Uchechi C. Onukogu
Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria
Recovery is possible! Don't give up before the miracle happens.
Cynthia G
New Glarus, Wisconsin, USA
It's a better way of life!
Luke F.
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
There is no shame in seeking help!
Sally C
Ames, Iowa, USA
Recovery is possible. Recovery is worth it. It is easier to stay stopped. You are worth it!
Angie B
Grand Junction, Colorado, USA
Recovery Promotion (RP) instead of Relapse Prevention (RP)..#recoverycitizenship
Fadilan AK
Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
Regardless of what life experiences you have encountered, keep your heart alive because you can still live up to the wellness standards you truly deserve. Yes, the wellness that works.
Deborah, T.
Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
We are all recovering from something. Let's keep building a bridge from here to healing.
Maura B
Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey, USA
There is Hope, Recovery is Possible!
Mark Anthony A.
Caloocan, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tanya C.
Illiopolis, Illinois, USA
Jill
Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA
It's a great way of life! Celebrate the mystery!
Mark
Bernardsville, New Jersey, USA
Standing with all others in light, love and joy for recovery!
Jolene
Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Alyssa P
Bradenton, Florida, USA
I celebrate recovery and the journey all took to get there. I support all those who are still in active use with harm reduction and access to services.
Jermaine B
California City, California, USA
With God all things are possible!
Regina
Ohio, USA
Never give up!!!
Helene D
Ruckersville, Virginia, USA
susan baker
Red Bud, Illinois, USA
Schafer
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Disfrutar la Recuperacion es mi mayor pasion!
Carlos Costa
Dorado, Dorado, Puerto Rico
It is possible! Don’t ever give up or think that you can’t start now, because you can always begin recovery no matter where you are in your life! Stay positive and take it one day at a time!
Kiana
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, USA
Grateful every single day that my precious child is living an abundant life in recovery that includes a wonderful, supportive network of friends, meaningful work, family bonds and service to others.
Melody
Rockaway, New Jersey, USA
Happy to join others who've found independence from addictive behaviors.
Randy L.
West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Don't ever let anyone dull your sparkle.
Mary D
Artesia, New Mexico, USA
We all need each other ….
Gary.K
New Delhi, Delhi, India
My recovery must come first, so that everything I love in life doesn't have to come last!
Michael
Longs, South Carolina, USA
Recovery IS possible. TOGETHER, we can achieve ANYTHING. I LOVE YOU!
Leah
Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
Never give up hope or faith in god
Elisha H
Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Show the world recovery matters because every individual is unique and has value. Your identidty is not in your past. We are given a new opportunities each day, keep moving forward. We can learn something daily if we are focused on growth and change. Every little step moves you closer to your goal. Love youeself…
Christine
Waukee, Iowa, USA
EMERGE FROM ENSLAVEMENT AT BRAD'S PLACE ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTERLet's travel together on your individualized road to recovery!
Brad's Place Addiction Treatment of Southern Georgian Bay
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Angela B
Plymouth, Michigan, USA
Carole R.
Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
Melissa, J
Swanzey, New Hampshire, USA
ConnectionHopeFaith
MOJ
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Congratulations to you who are finding the courage and strength to fight addiction! Never give up on yourself. And hurray to those of you who worked to create this movement to reach out to support those beside and behind you - to give hope to all. Godspeed in your journey!
Marjorie W. K.
Crownsville, Maryland, USA
Tim C
South Bristol, Maine, USA
There is FREEDOM, there is FUN, and there is LIFE in recovery!
Debbie A.
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Don't stop trying and your not alone ever
Tracy j
St. Augustine, Florida, USA
It’s not easy, but I’m living proof that it’s worth it!
Allison
Michigan City, Indiana, USA
The hardest thing to do is admit OUT LOUD to family/friends that you have a problem and need help and support to take your life back. But know that once you gather the strength to take that secret from the darkness into the light your life can finally begin to take back your life!! So…
Carol
Bryan, Texas, USA
This is for all of our children in the world: We are getting better to show up for you, in hopes that you might never feel you need us. But if you or someone you love ever needs the recovery community, we will be here. We are creating a huge community, without judgement, shame, or…
Lisa H
White Plains, New York, USA
It IS better
Jason, C
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Recover Out Loud!!! No More Stigma, No More Shame!!!
Barbara Brumleve
Bloomington, Illinois, USA
IT IS POSSIBLE!!!!!
Buffy F
Framingham, Massachusetts, USA
Recovery is a journey
Hillary Selassi Nutakor
Tema, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Even though I have been in recovery for over 10 years, my worst nightmare occured on April 10th, 2022 when one of my 43 year old twin sons accidentally overdosed on a combination of Cocaine and Ketamine.... I saw him and my Grandson on April 9th, 2022, we had some laughs and hugs... then he…
Truly S
Miami, Florida, USA
It takes a Village, but together we CAN do it.
Bobbie C
Flemington, New Jersey, USA
Meghan C
Eatonville, Florida, USA
Jacque I
Londonderry, New Hampshire, USA
If nothing changes, nothing changes!!!If I can do it, anybody can!!!
Jessica
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, USA
Keep going
Kellie h
Saint Budeaux, England, United Kingdom
Sherrie C
Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
This is a test.
Rich A.
Katy, Texas, USA
Mike Gaidurgis recovery began with my mom (Dee) Nov. 1, 1967 in the Maryland suburbs outside Washington DC. They has 7 children at the time with me the oldest age 10. My sister Julie age 9 did the intervention to mom the day before her words were "mom everyone in the neighborhood is calling our…
Mike G
Delmar, Delaware, USA
It is in my heart to help a little cause I was helped a lot
Pablo G
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
I can not change the world, I can Change myself
Sam
Kigamboni, Dar es Salam, Tanzania
For so long I survived. The gift of recovery has allowed me to live. My wish for every person new to recovery is that they get to truly experience living.
Cara D
Platte City, Missouri, USA
#recoverymonth23💜
Finglas addiction support team
Finglas West, County Dublin, Ireland
Kastidy O
Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Phoenix B.
Baker, Louisiana, USA
Jacque I
Londonderry, New Hampshire, USA
Family support is essential in order for our loved ones to survive.
Mim C.
Ravenna, Ohio, USA
I'm grateful that I've been blessed with a new way of life. The road is not always easy, but I know how to cope with life on life's terms now. There is hope in recovery, and I wish that for everyone. Much love xxx
Cyndie E
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
People can and do recover
richard newbert j
Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Hope! Life! On life terms!
Deborah
Exeter, Rhode Island, USA
We do recover!
Shawna
Topeka, Kansas, USA
Recovery is possible, I am living proof. No one need die, help is available! Reach out
Allyson Herndon
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Recovery is a must
Varmah Kanneh
Brewerville City, Montserrado, Liberia
Recovery is possible. Change is possible. If all 23+ million people in recovery stood up in the United States, we could make some real change!
Gary P
Great Barrington, Massachusetts, USA
If you're still here, that counts for more than you know. Keep going.
Chandler M
Houston, Texas, USA
Nicholas Ruppert
Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
It is true. I have over 49 years of continuous recovery from alcohol (#1) and many other mood altering drugs. I remain active in AA. I was told to help others...that it is not just all about me...so I am secretary of a meeting now. When it is my birthday month I thank AA for…
Dave
Federal Way, Washington, USA
“You never walk alone in recovery”
Helen H
Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA
Progress not perfection is the key... Never give up on yourself!
Stacy
Piketon, Ohio, USA
Anyone can recover, with the right support your life can be saved. Work it because you're worth it! Every day clean has blessed me with a new found self love and an active participation in my own life. Because of recovery I now have the choice to live an amazing successful life. I am grateful…
Danielle Johnson
Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
Kim
Canyon Lake, Texas, USA
Moses Wright
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Carmelita was love and light and she will deeply be missed .
Lakita
Chicago, Illinois, USA
I cant, He can, we can do it together! if you have any darkness, any troubles... bring them into the light .. share the burden of their weight and watch them shrivel up in the light... I believe in harm reduction... stay alive! No matter what.
Chastity V
Liberty, Missouri, USA
I am not a bad person trying to be good, I am sick person trying to get better.
Sandi
Gauteng, South Africa
This is a story that I wrote for my daughter about the experience I had when my brother overdosed and I had a mental breakdown and left the home.https://werdsmith.com/p/2bV8Ctkzqzg4dT
Heather Templeton
Chatsworth, Georgia, USA
We do recover
Mary
Waukegan, Illinois, USA
Wendy S
Denver, Colorado, USA
Today, I want to share with you a story of transformation, a story that embodies the indomitable human spirit—the story of finding a new and purposeful life in recovery from addiction.Addiction can be an all-consuming force, dragging us down into a seemingly never-ending abyss. It can strip away our dreams, our aspirations, and our very…
Ashley S.
Falcon Heights, Minnesota, USA
HOPE without it you have nothing with it you have everything. We do recover it might not be easy and it might take time, but in the end what you gain from it is life changing. Never give up there's always someone watching you looking up to you. Watering every seed you have planted for…
Chassity, L.
2921 Beacon street, CO, USA
Feel fear and do it anyway! Pull those ghosts out of your closet and live in a clutter-free house hereafter. There's so much support in the self-help fellowships - seek out, diligently, the support and a new way of life!
Kelley Q
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Johan Felipe Mercado
Los Angeles, California, USA
From every stage of struggle, a new strength emerges. Embrace your transformation.
Kurt V.
Clifton Springs, New York, USA
WOMEN DO RECOVER! Give yourself a second chance to live a first class life! You’re WORTH IT!
Janice F.
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Remember that Recovery is a Journey, not a Destination. I send hope in my message that Recovery is possible!
Angela S
Vinemont, Alabama, USA
Wellbriety is Wonderful!
Connie R
Spokane Valley, Washington, USA
If it were not for the rooms of Narcotics Anonymous and learning the 12 steps of recovery, I never would have been able to stay clean...I have lost my wife Robin and my daughter, who was a twin to the disease of addiction, specifically opioids...today my life is about changing our community by education and…
chris
Davie, Florida, USA
My beautiful daughter Amanda died of an overdose on 2/10/2020. In her honor, I continue to help others find and continue their recovery journey through supportive transitional living. Amanda's House is one of only a few transitional living programs in Wisconsin that allow children to live with their mothers.
Paula
Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
I am grateful to be able to say I am in long-term Recovery even though I did not use the 12 step program. The message that people recover in so many differing, personal ways could reduce stigma of not "doing it right." We all belong!
Wendy
Capitola, California, USA
Recovery is possible. Don't give up
Ken K
Buffalo, New York, USA
Fentanyl killed my beautiful son in 2022. We advocate for people just like my Kenny. His life mattered. We started a womens recovery home. We will not stop! #evershouse #wedorecover
Catherine M
Po Box 326, Florida, USA
You are not alone, recover outloud you will help someone else
Robin T
Quispamsis, New Brunswick, Canada
You are worthy of recovery. You are loved. There is hope.
Amanda S.
Bloomington, Illinois, USA
Michaela S
Uster, Zürich, Switzerland
peg
Mesa, Arizona, USA
You've got this! Recovery is possible. Who knows, you might find something better than anything you could have imagined.
Oliver B
Rochester, Minnesota, USA
Hello, World. My name is Dani W, and I’m reaching out from North Carolina to share a piece of my journey on this International Recovery Day. Today, I proudly celebrate 3 years clean and sober from all mind and mood-altering substances. This milestone is more than a personal victory; it’s a testament to the power…
Dani W
Newport, North Carolina, USA
On the contrary to what the world my think....WE DO RECOVER!!
Jay Pee
St. Louis Park, Minnesota, USA
We do recover!
Bill S
Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA