Recovery Stories is committed to helping individuals and families
recover from addiction and mental health problems
“Creating hope, understanding and a sense of belonging”
Recovery Stories
Anna’s Recovery Story: ‘Should I or shouldn’t I?’
Through his heroin addiction and recovery, Anna's brother has taught her so much about life, including the most valuable lesson she could ever learn - you can get through anything. … Read More ➔
Brad’s Recovery Story: “A life beyond my wildest dreams’
Following a life of crime, fighting and drinking, Brad started his recovery journey after a spiritual awakening and being told that alcohol wasn't his problem - it was him. … Read More ➔
Matthew’s Recovery Story: ‘Making most of the opportunity’
Matthew set himself up a personal recovery plan to overcome his addiction to opiates, gambling and overeating - and his life has been transformed. … Read More ➔
Tim’s Story: ‘Doctor in Recovery’
As Tim found out, having a medical degree offers no protection against addiction, nor from the hard work that is required to change oneself as a key part of the recovery journey. … Read More ➔
Ian and Irene’s Story, ‘Living through our son’s addiction and death: Our journey to recovery’
After losing their son Robin to a heroin overdose, Ian and Irene set up a support group to help family members avoid some of the problems they experienced. … Read More ➔
Kevin and Kerry: ‘A Family Story’ (Part 2)
Kevin's hospitalisation with septicaemia acts as a turning point and a process of recovery begins for the family as a whole. … Read More ➔
Recent Posts
- Personal Favourite: ‘A journey toward recovery: From the inside out’ by Dale Walsh (April 1, 2015)
- ‘Say ‘No’ to the Fiction of Brain Diseases: Towards a New Psychiatry’ by Robert Berezin, MD (March 31, 2015)
- Harm Reduction Guide to Coming Off Psychiatric Drugs and Withdrawal (March 30, 2015)
- ‘Older Than America’: A Feature Length Film by Georgina Lightning (March 25, 2015)
- Relationships, Connection and Healing from Trauma (March 24, 2015)
- Breaking Trauma Trails: Facilitating the Healing of Indigenous People (Part 4) (March 23, 2015)
- Classic Blog: ‘Afternow’ – what’s next for the health of society? by Phil Hanlon (March 20, 2015)
- Phil Valentine Sets Off Today: Recovery on the Appalachian Trail (March 19, 2015)
- Classic Blog: ‘Mind Platter’ by Dan Siegel (March 18, 2015)
- Classic blog: ‘Recovery is contagious redux’ by Bill White (March 17, 2015)
- Recovery Walks the Appalachian Trail: From Phil’s Family (March 16, 2015)
- Breaking Trauma Trails: Facilitating the Healing of Indigenous People (Parts 2 and 3) (March 15, 2015)
“Connecting recovering people to inspire, learn from, and support each other.”