“I got sober at the age of 25. I am 32 now. Sobriety and recovery IS possible! My life today totally rocks! It is full of love and light and is more amazing than I could have ever dreamed of. I was living a hard, in and out of treatments, struggling to survive every day, dark and drug fueled life. Heart stopping, Overdosing multiple times, hospital visits, arrests, rehabs around the country, couldn’t stop even if I wanted to, lost soul.

But as far down as I went, I never lost hope. I did not want to keep hurting those I loved so much and I knew I was knocking on death’s door. But I couldn’t stop. I was dying and I could feel it. I had a hole in my soul. I was introduced to 12 step programs at my first rehab at the age of 18. I always knew where to go back to. By the Grace of God, in 3 days I will celebrate 7 years clean and sober. My heart explodes in gratitude daily. I get to be a wife, a momma to 3 beautiful boys who were all born in sobriety, a daughter, a sister, a productive member of society and a true friend. I am honest and trustworthy today. I am living out my dreams and doing what God put me on this earth to do. I am living my best life and having a blast every day!

Today I have a purpose, self love and live to hopefully help another struggling addict or alcoholic. None of us are alone in this and with the help of God and each other we can overcome anything. I truly believe this in my soul. With God, your higher power, literally all things are possible. Never give up on yourself and always hang on to that small glimmer of hope and always reach out for help. Addiction and alcoholism do not discriminate but has one sole purpose. For those struggling, you can be a miracle too. We are all miracles. Keep fighting.”

Love & Light, Fara. 32 years old. Mom of 3. 12/10/2012