The following was written by Lindsey Lowe, a Riverside Recovery alumnus, and has been lightly edited for web format. My sobriety date is August 1, 2021. My life was upside down due to being an alcoholic and having bipolar disorder. I was making poor decisions left and right. My friends and family deserted me due […]
Category: Alumni Spotlight
Three Years Sober and Moving Forward: Matt’s Recovery Journey
Hey everyone! My name is Matt, and I’m an alcoholic. I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and am the youngest of five children. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always drank alcoholically, but I am absolutely a drug addict. I identify as an alcoholic because I work an AA program. But, […]
Celebrating National Prevention Week: Stories of Hope and Healing
Every year, National Prevention Week reminds us of the power of prevention, recovery, and community. Organized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), this nationwide event encourages individuals and organizations to share stories that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and celebrate recovery journeys. At Riverside Recovery, we believe every story of […]
“One Day at a Time”: Nina’s Journey Back to Sobriety
My name is Nina and I’m an alcoholic. I’ve been sober since January 3, 2020. Recovery and staying sober has not been easy, but it’s attainable if you are open and receptive. Using all the tools and resources available during and after the program is key. The first time I came to Riverside was in September […]
Finding Freedom in Recovery: Hari’s Story
I first attended Riverside Recovery’s residential program in May of 2023. The only other time I attended an inpatient rehabilitation program was when I was 24 years of age. It was a professional program that I was required to attend by the Florida Bar. At the time, I didn’t feel that I had any issues […]
Shannon Moore’s Transformation: From WWE Stardom to Championing Recovery
In the high-stakes world of professional wrestling, where physical prowess and charismatic personas capture global audiences, few stories resonate with the transformative power of redemption and recovery quite like that of Shannon Moore. Once a celebrated WWE star, Moore’s journey from the brink of personal despair to becoming a beacon of hope for those struggling […]