The recovery stories below were submitted by Wasatch Crest's team members and program graduates to provide hope and inspiration to new Wasatch Crest alumni. In addition to the recovery stories, you'll also find welcome letters from Wasatch Crest's founder, Jim Huffman and Wasatch Crest's alumni coordinator Becky Wheelock. We hope you'll consider sharing your own recovery story with us to continue to show that recovery is possible. If you're interested in sharing your recovery story, please reach out to Becky Wheelock at [email protected].
Recovery is not a destination – it’s a journey, and it will last the rest of your life. Once you take steps to overcome your addiction, it doesn’t just magically disappear. Recovery – and the choices you make to stay in recovery – become something of a companion. And every day that you wake up …
By 2009, I had already been dealing with chronic pain for a few years, due to playing football in college. But that year, something changed. What had been everyday aches and pains, became a daily barrage of neck pain and migraines. At the same time, I was dealing with a very stressful work environment and …
“I am grateful to be alive.” — Marty’s Recovery Story Read More »
My substance abuse started when I was seventeen, but it wasn’t until 2012 that my life was completely in shambles. That year is also when I attended my first treatment center, an intensive outpatient program in Payson. I was attending treatment for no other reason than to appease a judge and my family. Thus, instead …
“Willingness, an open mind, and honesty.” — Gary’s Recovery Story Read More »
At 21 years old, I woke up on a dirty bathroom floor. I was so high on drugs and alcohol that I couldn’t even move. I didn’t have a job, I had just gotten out of rehab, and my family was blowing up my phone. While laying there, I had completely convinced myself that I …
“Living a life that I can be proud of.” — Austin’s Recovery Story Read More »
My name is Tyson, and like most people who struggle with a substance use disorder, I dealt with some traumatic experiences at an early age. My father was shot and killed when I was four by a man who worked for us. My mom was young, and the tragedy sent her on a path of …
Wasatch Crest’s Alumni Coordinator, Becky Wheelock, shares her recovery story. You can watch her tell her story and read her full narrative below. My name is Becky. I am an Alumni Coordinator at Wasatch Crest. For me, it all started with casual drinking, partying, and smoking marijuana as a 25-year-old married mother of three. Within …
“I can’t wait to see what else my future holds.” — Becky’s Recovery Story Read More »
I’ve been in and out of rehab, hospitals, and jails since I was 14-years-old. The final time that I was incarcerated, I began my recovery journey. During the first months of my last incarceration, I was still seeking ways to get high or drunk in jail. After four months, I began thinking a lot about …
“Recovery is a lifelong journey.” — Brady’s Recovery Story Read More »
Wasatch Crest’s Director of Billing, Jade Sexton, shares her recovery story. You can watch her tell her story and read the full narrative below. My name is Jade, and I am an alcoholic. I grew up in Florida, and I am the youngest of three. By the time I came along, the abusive environment was …
“I am eternally grateful.” — Jade’s Recovery Story Read More »
My name is Josh, and I’m in recovery from addiction. After years of substance abuse, I finally got clean on October 27, 2014. It was a long journey to get to where I am today — a dedicated husband, father, and professional. After addiction ravages your life, rebuilding may seem almost impossible. But I know …
“We can and do recover.” — Josh’s Recovery Story Read More »
On July 27, 2009, I checked myself into a little treatment center in Orem, Utah, hoping to find some answers to my substance abuse problem that had been plaguing me for a little under a decade. My life had spun completely out of control as I watched everything of value in my life walk away …
“Adversity truly introduces us to ourselves.” — Marc’s Recovery Story Read More »
