Chelsy L.’s Story

• 2025: More Than My Recovery

Which Valley Hope location did you attend?

Valley Hope of Norton

When is your sobriety birthday?

January 25, 2023

How has recovery influenced the person you are today?

I’m enjoying life a lot more, my girls are coming to my place a lot more then when I was drinking all the time. I have a lot more better connection with my mom and family members.

What’s something meaningful you’ve started doing since getting sober that brings you joy or purpose?

Just seeing my girls smile a lot more that I’m not drinking. And that my mom see a huge difference in the way I been acting and my attitude.

What goals have you achieved or are working toward because of your recovery?

Well I’m working towards having my girls here next summer with me full time so they could help out around the farm.

Is there a passion or talent you have pursued in recovery?

Doing my job a whole lot better then I was before.