Conversation in Recovery: Shelley

Name: Shelley Ramsey DeJongh Age: 43 Location: Wisconsin Recovery Date: December 20, 2014 Recovering From: Alcohol, Opioids, Cigarettes About Shelley: I am married to Dave, and mom to Addyson (11) and Bryce (9). I am a mental health and drug and alcohol counselor. I provide online therapy through my private practice. In 2018, I was […]

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Conversation in Recovery: Linda

Name: Linda Parmar Age: 42 Location: Ladysmith, BC Canada Recovery Date: March 17, 2014 Recovering From: alcohol, drugs, codependency, money, anxiety, depression About Linda: I grew up in an alcoholic home and both of my parents and my sister are in long term recovery. I grew up with my mom in AA and soon after […]

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Conversation in Recovery: Liz

Name: Liz Foster Age: 57 Location: Dallas, TX Recovery Date: June, 2016 (codependence), June 19, 2017 (alcohol), June, 2019 (compulsive eating. Have done the head work and am asking the universe for help with the heart work) Recovering From: Codependence, compulsive eating, and alcohol About Liz: A single woman who looked for love in all the […]

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Conversation in Recovery: Jill

Name: Jill Age: 44 Location: Arizona Recovery Date: February 13, 2017 Recovering From: Alcohol About Jill:Friend, wife, mom, sister, daughter, marketer, creator, entrepreneur, decorator, soberista   Q. Before you entered recovery, what did you think the “thing” you were addicted to gave you, did for you, etc.? A. Alcohol gave me liquid courage to change […]

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Conversation in Recovery: Kelly

Name: Kelly Fitzgerald Junco Age: 33 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Recovery Date: May 7, 2013 Recovering From: a substance use disorder & trauma About Kelly: Kelly Fitzgerald Junco is a writer and certified Recovery Coach based in Southwest Florida who is best known for her personal blog The Adventures of a Sober Señorita. Her work […]

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Conversation in Recovery: Mandy

Name: Mandy Manners Age: 38 Location: UK/France Recovery Date: August 17, 2017 Recovering From: Problem Drinking About Mandy: I am a writer, speaker and podcast host on Sobriety. I am also a mum of two. I am training to be a recovery/life coach. Instagram: @mandy_lovesober @lovesoberpodcast Facebook: Love sober (there is also a women-only secret […]

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Conversation in Recovery: Julie

Name: Julie Age: 45 Location: Paola Recovery Date: November 13, 2017 Recovering From: Alcohol About Julie: I am a strong, creative, compassionate woman who is rediscovering what it means to be happy in life. I am a sober mom and wife that is navigating life without alcohol. I work everyday getting to know this woman […]

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Conversation in Recovery: Kim

Name: Kim Age: 47 Location: Providence Recovery Date: May 13, 2014 Recovering From: Alcohol Dependence About Kim: I am an urban hippie and lover of nature, soap making, gardening, kitties, music, baseball and craft. I am happily married, living in the coolest little state in the country, close to the city and close to the […]

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