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Recovery Spotlight: Derrick V

Recovery Spotlight: Derrick V

My name is Derrick Vaughn my sobriety date is 8/11/21. I have a home group, service position, and a sponsor. I'm from Nashville, TN. I grew up without my dad in my life. He was a very abusive alcoholic, and my mother left him when I was 2. My mother sacrificed a lot...

The Power of Trust by Jarrod W

The Power of Trust by Jarrod W

Hi my name is Jarrod. I moved into one of the Up & Out houses in 2017 and moved out in 2019. Looking back now at everything I was able to accomplish, I can honestly say if it was not for the house and the founder I would not be where I am today. Coming into the...

Side by Side – Laura G

Side by Side – Laura G

When I walked thru the door of my new home and Up & Out, my heart was filled with guilt and shame; of fear there was no doubt. Sober living was new for me but attempts at sobriety were not. After coming off a 4-year relapse I figured I’d give it my best shot. The...