by MNTC | Mar 12, 2021 | Stories
Stepheny’s Story I grew up in a loving home. I moved around a lot as a child, but we landed in a nice suburb. I was a funny and bright kid, and I excelled at pretty much everything. My parents loved me and wanted me to be the best I could be. I tried really hard...
by MNTC | Mar 12, 2021 | Stories
Jeff’s Story I started smoking marijuana and drinking when I was in high school. By the time I was 27, I considered myself a functioning addict. My addiction progressed to painkillers and eventually to heroin and meth. I lost everything. The first time I went...
by MNTC | Mar 12, 2021 | Stories
Ismael’s Story I was born in Mexico City. When I was 11, my dad brought us here to the United States. I was in heaven and loved everything about our new lives, but my dad hated it here. He felt lost without anyone knowing who or what he was, and decided to go...
by MNTC | Mar 12, 2021 | Stories
Tamela’s Story I’m from Red Wing, Minnesota, and I grew up in a Christian family. I went to Concordia University and graduated with a teaching degree. I was married twice, but neither marriage lasted. After my 2nd divorce I had lots of depression and anxiety....
by MNTC | Mar 12, 2021 | Stories
Albert’s Story When I was young, things were pretty good until I was about 12, but then my parents’ fighting escalated dramatically. One night, they were fighting with guns and they shot each other. Neither of them was seriously injured, but I didn’t feel safe...
by MNTC | Mar 12, 2021 | Stories
Emily’s Story My alcoholism began when I was about 23. I was in a relationship with a guy that drank every night, so I drank with him. Over time, he wanted to quit, and was able to quit cold turkey, but I couldn’t. Instead, I often ended up drinking alone....
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