Share Your Story

Age Verification

To submit a story, you must confirm that you are aged 18 or over.
This is a safeguarding requirement to protect young people.

Thank You for Visiting

We appreciate your interest in sharing your experience, but for safeguarding reasons we are unable to accept story submissions from anyone under the age of 18.

If you are struggling and need someone to talk to, please reach out to one of the support services listed below. You are not alone, and there are people who want to help.

If you are a young person affected by a family member's addiction, our Family Edition resources may be helpful to you.

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Story title (optional)

Give your story a title, or leave blank and we will work with you on one

Your story*

Write as much or as little as you feel comfortable sharing. There is no minimum or maximum length. You can also submit a draft and work with our team to refine it.

A note on sensitive content

We understand that recovery stories may include references to difficult experiences, including substance use, mental health struggles, self-harm, or trauma. Our editorial team will review all submissions with care and may reach out to discuss any content that requires additional sensitivity before publication. Your wellbeing is our priority throughout this process.

Full name*

This will not be published unless you choose to use your first name above

Email address*

So we can contact you about your submission

Phone number (optional)

In case we need to reach you by phone

Your story will be reviewed by our editorial team. We will be in touch within 10 working days to discuss next steps.
Nothing will be published without your explicit approval.

Modern language for
timeless principles

Twelve Steps.
Twenty-first century language.

Modern language for timeless principles

Twelve Steps.
Twenty-first century language.

Your story could be the one that helps someone take their first step towards recovery. Every experience matters.

Safeguarding notice

Age Verification

Thank You for Visiting

A note on sensitive content

Need support right now?

Samaritans

Frank Helpline

NA UK

Crisis Text Line

Modern language for timeless principles

Twelve Steps. Twenty-first century language.

Share Your Story

Your story could be the one that helps someone take their first step towards recovery. Every experience matters.

Safeguarding notice

Age Verification

Thank You for Visiting

A note on sensitive content

Need support right now?

Samaritans

Frank Helpline

NA UK

Crisis Text Line

Modern language for
timeless principles

Twelve Steps.
Twenty-first century language.