Your journey matters. Your story can make a difference.
We’re building a powerful collection of recovery stories to inspire and support those facing mental health, substance use, and addiction challenges. By sharing your experience in a short video, you can offer hope and reduce stigma.
Why Share Your Story?
- Inspire Others: Your journey can be a beacon of hope for someone struggling.
- Reduce Stigma: Help us break down the barriers and misconceptions surrounding recovery.
- Provide Support: Offer invaluable insight and encouragement to those seeking help.
How to Share Your Story:
It’s simple and easy! Just record a short video directly from your phone. We’ll handle the editing, so you can focus on sharing your authentic experience.
Check out Kai’s story as an example:
What to Expect
- Seven questions that take about 10-15 minutes to answer
- Your video featured on Recovery.com and our social media channels.
- The knowledge that you’re making a real impact.
Ready to Share?
Tips for Recording
- Find a quiet place with good lighting.
- Use your phone’s vertical video setting.
- Speak from the heart – your honesty is what matters.
What Questions Will You Ask?
- What is your first name and what are you in recovery from?
- How was your life before you started your recovery journey?
- How did you know it was time to make a change or get some help?
- What did you do that helped set you on the path to recovery?
- What have you learned that has allowed you to stay in recovery?
- What is your life like now, compared to before you started your recovery journey?
- What advice do you have for someone who might experience similar challenges as you?
- What would you tell someone on the fence about getting help and starting their own recovery journey?