Anyone who knows me knows that I do not like asking for help, especially money, but due to my situation being so important to my future, I am willing to humble myself and ask for support.

After 5 years of clean time, I relapsed and have spent the last 5 years back in active addiction. Seeing how incredibly unmanageable my life was was easy, but admitting my powerlessness unfortunately took, once again, losing everything that I had worked so hard to build during my 5 years of sobriety; including relationships with my friends, family, children, and pets whom I loved so, so much. I cannot believe it took me so long to admit defeat and get back into recovery, seeing how happy, free, and accomplished I was in my sobriety. The shame and humiliation fueled my addiction for too long.

So... on May 2nd, 2025, I went to detox at Mount Sinai in Dahlonega. I spent 30 days there and decided to take their suggestion to go to PHP, which is a partial hospitalization program at Inner Voyage Recovery in Woodstock. The program is amazing, and we are in class all day and meetings every night, where I've learned so much about myself and how to heal and learn skills that will aid in me living life on life's terms. I see now how much my lack of setting boundaries, lack of being able to communicate, having healthy relationships, and codependency were just as harmful, if not more, than my addiction.

As much as I wish this program was longer, it is only a 3-month program, and I graduate here on September 29th, 2025, but I feel I need more than just 4 months to build a more solid foundation.

This has been one of the hardest, most rewarding battles of my life, and I am determined to keep moving forward in my recovery.

I am reaching out because I need some help financially to stay on this path. I'm currently preparing to enter a 1-year rehab program that will give me the support, accountability, and structure I need to build a much stronger foundation. Here, I will be able to find a job and work so that I can pay bills, save some money, and rebuild my life once more. To make this possible, I need help with the following:

* My DUI school and license reinstatement fees ($450) so I can return to work when I'm able.

* The $1,500 entrance fee for the one-year rehab program.

* Storage cost for my belongings while I'm in treatment ($124/mo).

As I mentioned, right now I'm not able to work, and again, asking for help is not easy for me, but I believe in the power of community, and I know I can't do this alone. Any amount you can give will make a real difference and bring me closer to stability, healing, and independence. If you are unable to donate, sharing this page with others would mean so much. Thank you for supporting me in my journey. Your kindness is helping me build a brighter, sober future!

With gratitude,

Stephanie Cohron