“When I came to Sunflower nearly a year ago, I had no hope that I could live a life without drinking.”
Does this sound familiar? If you’re struggling with alcohol addiction, you’ve probably found yourself caught in the endless cycle of guilt, shame, and hopelessness. You might even feel like there’s no way out.
Cary felt the same way. Alcohol had taken over his life, and the idea of living sober seemed impossible. But that all changed the day he walked through the doors of Sunflower Recovery.
Learning to Live Again
“The staff taught me about my disease. They taught me I could live without alcohol.”
Recovery is more than just abstinence from drugs and alcohol. It’s about your quality of life. What’s the point of getting sober just to be miserable? Addiction is a disease. It’s not a moral failure. The clinical team at Sunflower Recovery helped Cary get to the bottom of why he drank in the first place. Together, Cary learned he had the power to live differently. To live freely.
A Year of Transformation
“What an amazing journey my life has taken in that year since I was there.”
The end of addiction treatment is just the beginning of the rest of your life. Cary took suggestions, followed the advice of his care team and got plugged into a support network at home. He stayed in touch with the alumni community at Sunflower and got connected into a 12-step group in his local area. He continues to be of service and regularly comes out to Sunflower to share his story of experience, strength, and hope.
Giving Back, Staying Sober
“I still go regularly with my AA group [to Sunflower Recovery]—to remember, see the great staff, and tell my story to others there now.”
Recovery isn’t just a one-time decision. It’s a commitment, a lifestyle. Cary honors his journey every day by living sober and helping others see that they can do it too.
More Than Just Treatment—A Community
“Sunflower didn’t ‘save’ my life. They taught me I had a life worth saving.”
This might be the most powerful part of Cary’s story. Recovery isn’t about being “rescued”—it’s about realizing your own strength. With the tools, love, and support he received at Sunflower, Cary took control of his life.
Your Turn to Take the First Step
If Cary’s story resonates with you, maybe it’s time to take that first step. Sunflower Recovery is here, ready to help you build a life you never thought possible. Because, just like Cary, your life is worth saving.