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Cedar City Mom Shatters World Records After 14 Years Sober
Community Heroes1d ago

Cedar City Mom Shatters World Records After 14 Years Sober

A Mother's Day card with a hand-drawn margarita changed Camille Palmer's life forever. Fourteen years later, she's breaking world records in powerlifting and inspiring others to find strength through their darkest moments.

Google News - World Record3 min read
Glasgow Recovery Event Breaks Stigma, Shares Hope
Acts of KindnessMar 31

Glasgow Recovery Event Breaks Stigma, Shares Hope

Three speakers who've walked the path of recovery shared their stories at a community event designed to change how we see addiction and sobriety. Their message: the hardest part often comes after getting clean.

Google News - Recovery Story3 min read
Arizona Dad 16 Years Sober Builds Electric Business
SolutionsMar 16

Arizona Dad 16 Years Sober Builds Electric Business

Josh Lederer went from battling addiction to celebrating 16 years of sobriety and running Recovery Electric in Arizona's Quad Cities. Now he's coaching youth sports, mentoring young athletes, and proving that second chances can spark powerful transformations.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Woman Cancels Date After He Picks Two Bars Despite Sobriety
Acts of KindnessMar 3

Woman Cancels Date After He Picks Two Bars Despite Sobriety

A recovering alcoholic gave her date two simple requests: food she could eat and not a bar. He chose two bars with limited food options, revealing what she really needed to know.

Upworthy2 min read
Chef With 16 Years Sobriety Shares His Favorite N/A Drinks
Acts of KindnessMar 2

Chef With 16 Years Sobriety Shares His Favorite N/A Drinks

A celebrated chef who's been sober for nearly 17 years reveals how the zero-proof movement has transformed from invisible to mainstream. His curated list of non-alcoholic favorites proves that flavor, ritual, and connection never needed alcohol in the first place.

Mens Health3 min read
Woman Beats 10-Year Addiction, Now Helps Others Heal
Acts of KindnessFeb 21

Woman Beats 10-Year Addiction, Now Helps Others Heal

After a drunk driver's crash led to years of prescription opioid use and harder drugs, Stacy Bantner found recovery at an Alabama women's center. Now she's an addiction counselor and published author helping others find hope.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Jason Bateman: Wife Amanda Helped Me Get Sober
Community HeroesFeb 19

Jason Bateman: Wife Amanda Helped Me Get Sober

Actor Jason Bateman is opening up about how his wife Amanda Anka's honest feedback helped him embrace sobriety decades ago. The Arrested Development star says her support helped him recognize when it was time to make a change.

Google News - Entertainment2 min read
Skier Alex Ferreira Chases Olympic Gold After 500+ Sober Days
SportsFeb 18

Skier Alex Ferreira Chases Olympic Gold After 500+ Sober Days

After a bike accident ended his partying days in 2023, U.S. freeskier Alex Ferreira hasn't touched alcohol since and just won his second straight Crystal Globe title. Now the silver and bronze medalist heads to Italy with one goal: completing his Olympic medal collection.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Golfer Anthony Kim Wins After 16-Year Addiction Battle
Community HeroesFeb 17

Golfer Anthony Kim Wins After 16-Year Addiction Battle

Former golf prodigy Anthony Kim won his first tournament in 16 years after battling substance abuse and nearly losing everything. The 40-year-old father says sobriety, faith, and family brought him back from rock bottom to victory in Adelaide.

Daily Maverick3 min read
Golfer Anthony Kim Wins After 12 Years Away, 2 Years Sober
SportsFeb 16

Golfer Anthony Kim Wins After 12 Years Away, 2 Years Sober

After battling addiction and contemplating suicide, professional golfer Anthony Kim earned his first tournament victory in 15 years. The 39-year-old credited sobriety, faith, and family for his stunning comeback at LIV Golf Adelaide.

Google News - Recovery Story3 min read
Baseball Prospect Zac Veen Gets Sober, Gains 40 Pounds
SportsFeb 13

Baseball Prospect Zac Veen Gets Sober, Gains 40 Pounds

Colorado Rockies prospect Zac Veen arrived at spring training 40 pounds heavier and completely sober after battling substance abuse for three years. The 24-year-old outfielder spent his offseason in a recovery program, getting baptized, and rebuilding his life with help from his high school coach.

MLB News3 min read
Girl Throws Barbie Funeral, Now Stars on Tamron Hall Show
Acts of KindnessFeb 7

Girl Throws Barbie Funeral, Now Stars on Tamron Hall Show

A 2021 video of 5-year-old Azariah singing at her doll's funeral just went viral with 2.3 million likes. Four years later, her family's musical trio landed them on national TV.

Upworthy2 min read
Lighthouse Mission Volunteers Were Once Clients In Need
VideosFeb 4

Lighthouse Mission Volunteers Were Once Clients In Need

Former clients are returning to Lighthouse Mission as volunteers after finding recovery, creating a powerful cycle of hope. Jason Snadden, now the Minister of Community, was once a client himself before celebrating six years of sobriety.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Malik Pointer: 9 Years Sober After Heart Attack, Stroke
VideosFeb 1

Malik Pointer: 9 Years Sober After Heart Attack, Stroke

The son of Pointer Sisters legend Ruth Pointer is celebrating nearly nine years of sobriety after decades of addiction that started at age four. Malik Pointer's raw interview reveals how trauma nearly killed him, but recovery gave him a second chance at life.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
10 Years of Dry January Revealed Her True Friendships
Health & WellnessJan 31

10 Years of Dry January Revealed Her True Friendships

A journalist took a spontaneous bet to quit drinking for one month in 2017. What started as a simple challenge transformed her relationships in ways she never expected.

Womens Health2 min read
86% of UK Pubs Now Serve No-Alcohol Beer
Health & WellnessJan 29

86% of UK Pubs Now Serve No-Alcohol Beer

A new survey reveals that 86% of pubs across England now offer no-alcohol and low-alcohol beer options, marking a major shift in drinking culture. The rise of sober-curious living is transforming both the beverage industry and social spaces.

Good Good Good2 min read
Mom Gets Sober, Stops Yelling, Starts Healing
VideosJan 28

Mom Gets Sober, Stops Yelling, Starts Healing

Victoria Vanstone was shouting through hangovers and waiting for 5pm wine until one morning changed everything. Now she's helping other parents find their way out of the same spiral.

SBS Australia2 min read
Natasha Lyonne Shares Relapse, Inspires With Honesty
Community HeroesJan 26

Natasha Lyonne Shares Relapse, Inspires With Honesty

Poker Face star Natasha Lyonne is turning her recent relapse after decades of sobriety into a message of hope for others struggling with addiction. Her raw honesty about recovery's lifelong challenges is reaching thousands who need to hear they're not alone.

Google News - Entertainment2 min read