This segment of the web site is intended to enable consumers to share written stories about their journeys of recovery and to provide readers the opportunity to learn, gain insight and inspiration from these stories.

Each of the people highlighted in this area of the web site shared their stories voluntarily and with their full consent. Each person was asked to review and approve the final version of their story prior to its posting on the web site. We hope that their stories will stimulate dialogue about recovery and inspire others to share their own stories.

If you would like us to post your written recovery story, please go to the Contact Us page or email your story to info@mirecovery.org.

Ernie's story (June, 2009) 

Terri's story (October, 2009)

Nora's story (November, 2009)

Sarah's story (November, 2009)

LaTia's story (December, 2009)

Tom's story (January, 2010)

Jean's story (March, 2010)

Paul's story (March, 2010)

Anonymous story (March, 2010)

Ed's story (April, 2010)

Picture of Ed

Scott's story (April, 2010)

April's story (April, 2010)

Denise's story (May, 2010)

 Eric's story (August, 2010)

Read additional stories from SAMHSA's "My Story" or the National Empowerment Center.