THE STORIES
OF OUR MEN
We Help Men Get and Stay Sober
The disease of addiction doesn’t discriminate. Age, race, education, money—none of that matters. What does matter is knowing that regardless of who you are or what your background is, we can recover. We can get sober, and get our lives back. But we have to fight for it.
At Step, our residents range in age from 21 to 68, with an average age of 41. They come from all walks of life and virtually every demographic. They come to us from all over the United States.
Just like these men – and all other Step Alumni – in order to reach goals, one has to make the effort, be accountable, and allow themselves to be supported by others. These men are doing it, and it is possible.
We’ve Been There. These Are Our Stories.
Where you’ve been doesn’t have to define who you are. Our men and their families are the perfect examples of that. Let them tell you in their own words.
James
After suffering a seizure on a hotel room floor, James was given the gift of desperation. Something told him he needed to get help or he was going to die. “It’s amazing when you gain self-respect and become proud of yourself, what that does. It’s a good feeling. Something told me to make that call. I’m glad I chose to get help…and I’m more than blessed that I found Step. There’s no words for how I feel about this place.”
Santiago
Addiction can take away everything from us, including the important relationships in our life—but recovery can bring them back. Just take it from Santiago, our Recovery Support Manager, and his sister Audrey. “He’s actually my hero. He knows that. Even though he’s my younger brother, I truly look up to him. He is one of my best friends, and he is just amazing.”
Abe
It wasn’t until Abe found Step that he was able to break the continuous cycle of recovery and relapse. Thanks to this program, Abe turned his life around. “One of the number one things that makes it so I can continue my sobriety is being able to give back to other people that need it in the same way that I did. Paying it forward.”
Vincent
From fearing her brother to fearing for his life, trying to locate him, and eventually putting him in jail, Theresa – sister to Vincent, our Director of Vehicle Donations – is forever grateful for what Step gave to her brother. Now, instead of waiting for that phone call we all fear, she says, “My relationship with my brother is back. He’s my best friend. He’s the man my sons look up to, and he is the example of the type of man I want my sons to be. Loving, caring, humble, accountable, funny, and of course, sober.”