What Worked for Me: Sara’s journey from surviving to living

Learn about what worked for Sara on her journey through recovery.

This story is part two of a four-part series titled “What Worked for Me.” Content warning: This content includes themes related to domestic abuse and substance use harms.

Sara was born in Edmonton, but much of her life was spent moving back and forth to the Okanagan. She has lived in Penticton and Summerland and now calls Kelowna home.

Sara describes her substance use as something that took root early and stayed long-term. She attempted to stop many times over her 20-year journey, and while there were moments of clarity, there were also cycles of relapse, unsafe relationships and housing insecurities.

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