Himself · about drugs
Andrey's story
Honestly? I never planned to join any program. My mother came first — not for herself, but because of me.
Stories
Stories of recovery
Real stories — from participants themselves and from their loved ones. No surnames or personal data.
Father · about alcohol
A father's story
For twenty years I told my son to 'pull himself together.' Until I realized I didn't know how to help him.
Wife · about alcohol
A wife's story
I learned to hide the bottles better than he did. And I sincerely thought I was saving the family.
Grandmother · about her grandson
A grandmother's story
I'm 68. I didn't understand a word of what was happening to my grandson. But I knew how to pray and not give up.
Friend · about drugs
A friend's story
He was my best friend since childhood. I was tired of burying him alive every six months.
Mother · about her son
A mother's story
I thought that if I controlled him harder, I could save him. It turned out I was just burning out.
Himself · about alcohol
Sergey's story
From the outside I had it all: a job, a family, a car. And a bottle every evening, "to relax."
Himself · about drugs
Maxim's story
I was 19 and sure I 'could quit any time.' Quitting only worked with help.
Sister · about her brother
A sister's story
All my life I was the 'good girl' who cleaned up after my brother. And I quietly hated him for it.
Husband · about his wife
A husband's story
Everyone talks about husbands who drink. That a wife and mother can drink — somehow that is only whispered.