I’m so happy to be sober still and I’m not living in Rochester no more me and my husband finally moved to Buffalo

Hey everyone, happy to be joining the group. I've been in recovery for seventeen years and I currently work as a drug and alcohol counselor. I've spent the last six years providing in-home addiction treatment and I'm really glad to be here and connect with all of you.

We don’t talk enough about how struggle can bring people together. Sometimes, the things we are most ashamed of end up being the things that help us connect, no masks, no pretending, just real-life connection. Has your own struggle ever made you more compassionate or helped you connect with someone in a way you didn’t expect? Do you think pain can actually be a bridge, not just a burden? Share your story & thoughts below. You never know who might need to hear it today.

What’s one thing people assume about you because of your past—and how do you shut that down? Time to take back your story. 🗣️

Strength in recovery isn’t always loud or flashy. How do you define it when no one’s watching?