9 People who LOVE life in recovery

Chris Stewart

Carlsbad, California

Clean and Sober since January 1st, 2014
Motivational Public Speaker, Substance Abuse Counselor, Visionary Coach, New Orlean Saints Santa Claus, and Author of “Prayers, Punk Rock, and Pastry”.

What Chris loves the most about being in recovery: 

“I love that I get to be the same person to everyone I know and meet. I used to have to put on a mask all day everyday trying to cheat/manipulate and lie to people and it was exhausting!I also love going to recovery meetings all over the world and meeting other miracles and I also love that my job is literally to transform the way people view addicts and the way addicts view recovery. ( This is also my personal daily mantra and mission statement.)”

Chris’s Facebook. www.facebook.com/ROCKanAMAZINGlife 
Chris’s instagram: @1hopedealer

Megan Johnson

Vancouver, BC Canada

Sober since September 28, 2015RPhT (Registered Pharmacy Technician) ~ I compound heroin into injectable syringes for safe supply in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside #dtes

What Megan loves most about being in recovery:

“The greatest joy of recovery is truly being free in a life I love living and the ability to help those still struggling in the darkness with the light I was shown.” 

Megan’s Instagram: @megstarbaby 
Megan’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/megstarbaby/

Andrew Clark 

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Clean and sober since September 3, 2015

Local 183 Sprinkler fitter UA PIPETRADE

What Andy loves most about being in recovery: 

“The freedom of choice. A working relationship with my higher power and knowledge of spiritual solutions. Just to be normal is an unnatural state for addicts. So having the ability to be of service and help others, to be human with values and character, a productive member of society.. I had to learn all that AFTER getting clean/sober! Truly a gift.”

Andy’s Instagram: @class_meets_trash

Shannon Gossett Rudisill, age 52

Gastonia, NCSober since September 8, 2013

What Shannon loves most about sobriety:

“I love sobriety because it has given me the gift of self love and self esteem. I have found my true self and I am living happy, joyous, and free.My mother passed away this year and because of sobriety I have been able to live with the grief instead of covering it up with drugs and alcohol.”

Shannon’s Instagram: @sassysobershan

John Dillon

Chester County PA

Sober since November 5th, 1990Nuclear Plant Operator

What John loves the most about being in recovery: 

“Even after 30 years, my addictions still talk to me and remind me where I came from.”

Lori Massicot

Southern California native

Sober since August 11, 2013

Certified Life + Recovery Coach, Podcaster

What Lori loves the most about being in recovery: 

“I never thought I would say that I LOVE to be sober, but it's the BEST!After three decades of drinking to cope with life, anxiety, stress, and just my existence, I have a much better life without alcohol. Getting sober didn't fix my life; it made me realize that my life didn't need to be fixed, and I didn't need to escape.There is so much clarity that comes later in life, and when you take alcohol out of the mix, it's 10x'd. I love that sobriety allows me to create a new mindset that helps me cope with my anxiety and stress and fulfill my needs without drinking. Sobriety looks and feels like freedom, and I’m forever grateful to myself for choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle.” 

Lori’s Instagram: @lorimassicot
Lori’s Podcast: To 50 and Beyond Podcast
Lori’s Website : lorimassicot.com

Jon Baysden

Columbia, South Carolina

Sober since January 13th, 2017

What Jon loves the most about being in recovery: 

“Sober living is vibrant, fulfilling, and a way to enjoy real experiences and relationships. I look at people in the eye now that I love and I’m not ashamed to do so. I feel more free and my life is no doubt more manageable (internally and externally).”

Jon’s Instagram: @hella_80s

Rebecca Avis-Steinberg 

Bondsville, Massachusetts

Sober since December 16th, 2020

What Becky loves the most about being in recovery: 

“What I love the most about being sober is knowing my kids are proud of me. And my ability to focus on things other than drinking, I’m not hungover or drunk. Which was the viscous cycle I was caught in. All of my listless effort was spent doing the bare minimum for myself, and giving the rest to my kids. Now I have enough to give my family and myself. I’m happier and healthier than I can ever remember in the last 10 years.”

Nick Fuchs

New Orleans, LA

Sober since April 17, 2015Insurance Adjuster

What Nick loves the most about being in recovery: 

“I couldn’t be more grateful to be living this beautiful life in recovery. It’s not easy at times but it’s definitely worth it. To watch God blow your mind with things you never thought were possible. The one thing I am the most grateful for is the restoration of my relationships with my children and family🙏 We do recover🙌.”

Nick’s Instagram: @lavitadinick