Andra’s Story

• 2020: Impact of Recovery

How has recovery impacted your life?

I went to Valley Hope because I'd hit rock bottom. I had tried rehab before...I felt like I'd tried everything to get sober. This time was different for me as I finally had the gift of desperation and was willing to hand over my will and my life. Valley Hope gave me the foundation I needed (and a little bit of a buffer between me and alcohol) to get my feet firmly planted in recovery! I found a sponsor before I left treatment and continued to work the steps after leaving I found a home group, went to meetings regularly, and got involved in service immediately! Last month I celebrated 1 year with my friends in the program and with my family who are so glad to have their wife/mother/sister/daughter back! Every day gets a little better and my list of gratitudes grows while my desire for alcohol dissipates! Among the very long list are thanks to the staff, counselors, and Chaplain who helped me find the path to sobriety! My cup has a staircase symbolizing the Martin Luther King quote I found inspiring: "Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase."