I Drank For Almost 30 Years Before I Finally Got Sober

Polly Pierce spent nearly three decades lost in alcoholism — and from the outside, she kept up the appearance of a churchgoing mom who had it together. Underneath was a life unraveling: a toxic boyfriend who was a bookie, the afternoon she opened her door to a gun pointed at her face, fifteen years in an abusive relationship, two DUIs, a drunk-driving crash that nearly killed her, and jail. She buried her mother, raised someone else's children while her own world fell apart, and eventually watched her oldest son walk out the door — gone for seven years. Her turning point came when the man who would become her husband set a hard boundary: get help, or lose him too. Polly got sober through faith, service, and sheer determination — and today, twelve years later, her life is almost unrecognizable. She's reunited with her son, married to the man who stood by her, mentors people coming out of jail, is opening a sober-living home in her own backyard, and — after losing her sister to a fentanyl overdose — founded an annual overdose-awareness 5K that now draws hundreds. This is a story about how it's never too late to become the person you were meant to be. Sponsored by Caron Treatment Centers My recovery journey began at Caron Treatment Centers, and the care I received there changed the course of my life. That's why I'm proud to partner with Caron. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, Caron has been helping individuals and families find hope and lasting recovery for nearly 70 years. They are in-network with all major insurance providers, and same-day admission is available. ➡️ Learn more: https://www.caron.org/lp/rise-above 📞 Call Caron today: 855-352-0103 Recovery starts with taking the first step. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices