Chad’s Journey to Sobriety — Starting Over at 57 and Fighting for a New Life

My name is Chad, and at 57 years old, I am starting over.

Addiction nearly took everything from me — my health, my future, and very nearly my life. I reached a point where I had to face a hard truth:

I don’t want to die this way. I want to live.

Today, I am in recovery and doing whatever it takes — any length — to stay sober. This GoFundMe isn’t about handouts. It’s about survival, accountability, and rebuilding a life from the ground up after addiction.

Recovery means starting from zero: securing basic stability, staying focused on sobriety, and giving myself a real chance at a future I never thought I’d have again. I am committed to doing the work — mentally, spiritually, and physically — one day at a time.

If you’re able to help, know that your support goes toward staying sober, staying alive, and building a new beginning. If you can’t donate, sharing this means more than you know.

Thank you for helping me choose life.

— Chad