April 1, 2025
Q: Is recovery from meth addiction really possible?
A: Absolutely—I’m living proof.
I truly believe that people are always moving toward self-actualization, whether they realize it or not.
Deep down, there’s a part of us that knows we’re meant for more, even when we’re stuck in harmful patterns. Sometimes it’s quiet. It’s just a small voice telling us this isn’t who we really are. Other times, it shows up in big, disruptive ways that force us to reevaluate everything.
But that drive to grow, to become more of who we truly are, is always there. Recovery, for me, wasn’t about becoming someone new—it was about returning to myself and learning how to live in alignment with the person I’d always hoped I could be.
There are still so many misconceptions around meth addiction. There was a period of time when I truly didn’t think it was possible to recover from meth use. It’s a hard thing to overcome, but it definitely is possible.
I’ve had a long road that led me to Face It TOGETHER. Both of my parents struggled with meth addiction and so that just seemed like the natural next move to me. I finally realized this wasn’t the lifestyle I wanted to live. I wanted to have more than that; I wanted to be better.
After about 10 years of trying to get well on my own, I remember going to a support meeting and just crying and saying “I need help.” From that moment on, my life started to get better. People stepped in to provide that help and it was through all of those people that I got to a better place. I’m proud to provide that support to others in need today.
To this day, people still say things to me like, “I can’t believe you’ve ever done meth,” or, “You don’t look like somebody who did meth.” But even when I was in the depth of my addiction, I knew that wasn’t who I was or who I wanted to be. There was always that underlying want for more for myself. It was just a matter of knowing how to get there.
I’ve had people walk in the door who thought there was no way they could stop using meth and they came in two weeks later with 14 days of sobriety. And on the other hand, I’ve had people come in very confident and then realize they needed extra support. It varies so much by each individual. But if you’re in touch with supportive, knowledgeable people, they can help you make that choice for yourself.
The thing about change is, it looks different for everyone. It’s like making a dietary change. At first, you might not know what works or what doesn’t. You try things out, learn through trial and error, and slowly start to find what feels right for you. Recovery is no different.
Once people are truly ready, it becomes about discovering what kind of support, tools and changes actually work for them. No one-size-fits-all plan, just a personal journey of figuring it out.
If you’re struggling yourself, or you’re worried about someone in your life who’s struggling, I’m here to tell you there is hope. People get well every day.