Voices of Hope 2026: More than a Cup
Every recovery journey has a story, and this year, we invite you to share yours. As part of National Recovery Month, Valley Hope’s annual Voices of Hope campaign celebrates the tradition of the Valley Hope Cup: a symbol of hope, perseverance, and the life that’s possible through recovery.
If you’ve returned for Renewal Day and reclaimed your cup, we’d love to hear what that journey has meant to you. By sharing your story, you’ll help encourage others who are considering treatment, support those early in recovery, and remind families that hope is real.
Whether you choose to write your story, share photos of your cup, or record a short video, your experience can make a lasting impact. You can also follow along and read inspiring stories by subscribing to our newsletter for the latest updates.
Stories like these bring the voices and stories of our Alumni to life. Hear firsthand how recovery has empowered them to overcome challenges, embrace their unique journeys, and make a positive impact on their families, workplaces, and communities.
By sharing recovery stories, we can all help educate communities about the disease of addiction, effective treatment and the power of community in recovery, as well as celebrate the millions of Americans living in recovery, while aiming to reduce the stigma of addiction.
Choose a campaign year to explore the Voices of Hope. These stories—shared by Valley Hope alumni, family members, and partners—offer inspiration, connection, and proof that recovery is possible.
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- 2026: More Than a Cup
I painted mountains and the night sky because I was always trying to push through the mountains. I had to learn to take one step at a time.
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Choose, that’s a big one, choose correctly your associated groups and stay with convictions to walk away even if it hurts feeling to others to better yourself.
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- 2026: More Than a Cup
I was just so excided that I had made it 1 year with out a drink of alcohol and my life had changed so much just in that year but still had so much to learn.
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- 2026: More Than a Cup
While I sat on stage, nervous to speak, I looked at my son. I spoke about how proud of him I was, and how happy I was that he was there! He looked so incredibly proud of ME! I wasn’t expecting it.
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I realized a had two paths I could take. If I drank, I would die. If I worked my program and stayed sober, I could have a fulfilling life and die sober.
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- 2026: More Than a Cup
My life was truly over. Everyone knew what I had become and there was no coming back from this… at least that’s what I thought.
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- 2026: More Than a Cup
Before going into PVH, I was at the lowest point of my entire life. From the outside looking in, my life was pretty perfect, but deep in my soul I had pain and wounds that I couldn’t face.
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- 2026: More Than a Cup
To return a year later was surreal and I felt redeemed…I returned TALL, worthy, empowered, free, humbled, grateful and deserving.
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- 2026: More Than a Cup
I realized that Hope is a wonderful feeling to hold onto during my sobriety. Hope for a better, more fulfilling life, Hope for i can stay on this path, Hope that I and others that are struggling with sobriety can find the solace to make it one day at a time and mend broken bonds.
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- 2025: More Than My Recovery
I’ve always loved fish, so I decided to take my passion to the next level by creating a saltwater reef tank.
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- 2025: More Than My Recovery
In the first six months of sobriety I have restored my relationships with my family and friends, fallen in love with my sober partner, thrived in my career and gotten plugged back in with communities I enjoyed before my addiction.
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- 2025: More Than My Recovery
I’m actually happy with myself and my life I haven’t been able to say that in a long time!
Voices of Hope, The Anthology: Powerful Stories of Recovery
A Free Anthology of Strength, Resilience, and Healing
Voices of Hope is Valley Hope’s compelling collection of alumni stories, authentic journeys of struggle, perseverance, and triumph in recovery. Each chapter offers encouragement to those currently in treatment, inspiration for families supporting loved ones, and a reminder to our alumni community that recovery is more than a destination: it’s a lifelong journey of growth and possibility.
This free anthology is more than a book; it’s a resource for hope. Whether you are in recovery, supporting someone you love, or seeking inspiration, the stories in Voices of Hope prove that life beyond addiction is not only possible but beautiful.
Download and read Voices of Hope online today and share it with someone who may need encouragement on their recovery journey.
Continue your journey through the power of recovery storytelling! Listen to our Spotify playlist curated and inspired by Valley Hope Alumni.
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