Ed N.’s Story

• 2025: More Than My Recovery

Which Valley Hope location did you attend?

Valley Hope of Norton

When is your sobriety birthday?

July 29, 1989

How has recovery influenced the person you are today?

Have become a more caring person to everyone. Not just family and friends, but to all humanity. I see someone on the side of the road, I stop to help. When I see an elderly person struggling in a store or to get in and out of their car, I ask if they need help. My previous life, I would have laughed at that person.

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

Spending time with my family. When I was drinking, I did not want to be around them, only my drinking friends. I have also gotten back into motorcycle riding as I had to sell all my toys to support my drinking habits.

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

Got my Bachelor's Degree, and have used that to build my life into one that I am proud and passionate about. Have used my past to help talk to people about recovery and to provide support for those that need it or ask for it.

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

I gotten back into motorcycle riding and have bought a New Harley Davidson Street Glide that I ride as much as I can. My wife and I enjoy riding together and spending time touring around the country seeing just how beautiful the United States is.