Margaret Rose took her first drink at 12 and her last at 42. After a childhood spent swallowing her feelings to keep the peace, the self-described “Drunk Mom,” now 66, offers an engaging old‑timer’s share about how she got sober, what keeps her grounded, and how service, commitment, and humor continue to shape her recovery.

Sobriety Date: 2/18/2002

Referred by: Mary T. (Episode #283)

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Matty grew up as the youngest of 8 on the South Side of Chicago. He quickly turned to substances as a remedy for life, which led him to the rooms young. For years he came and went, but he always came back. Today, Matty’s life stands as a testament to the program and to his commitment to working it.

Sobriety Date: 3/3/2023

Quotes
“I didn’t get sober to be miserable.”

“It changed for me when I stopped viewing myself as a victim to life.”

“Praying is like smiling, I do it even when I don’t want to ‘cause at some point I’ll mean it.”

Referred by: Sara A. (Episode #211)

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Growing up without the safety of a childhood, David started drinking and using at 10. With over 40 years of sobriety, David brings a surprising perspective on “outside issues” one you might not expect from an old timer. Gratitude is what grounds David, and it’s through gratitude that he finds his Higher Power.

Sobriety Date: 7/4/1983

Referred by: JD (Episode #190)

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