Rick & Stephanie
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Two different stories. One unbreakable promise.

​We grew up in Orange County, California, coming from two completely different backgrounds, but eventually running into the exact same struggle. Addiction doesn't care where you start, but thankfully, it doesn't have to dictate where you finish.

​We met in February 2019. At the time, we were both actively using, exhausted, and broken. Yet somehow, amid all the noise and chaos, we saw a spark of something better in each other. We saw a future together—and for the first time in a long time, we wanted that future to be sober.

​Five years and many obstacles later, we made it happen. But we didn't do it alone—we had to lay down our pride and ask for help. Rick entered a residential treatment program while Stephanie completed an outpatient program. Today, we stay grounded by regularly attending recovery meetings and working closely with our sponsors.

​We are standing in the freedom of sobriety. Now, we're taking our journey on the road across the U.S. to reach those who are still suffering. We want to spread HOPE, ensuring every single person knows they are never alone—and that full, lasting sobriety is truly possible

“Wherever you are in your story, you matter. Whether you're still struggling, just beginning recovery, or have years of sobriety, there's no judgment here—only hope. We know recovery is possible because we' did it. We would be honored to hear your story. Your voice matters, your life matters, and your story could be the hope someone else needs. ”

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