Don’t Take Our Word – Here’s What People Like You Have to Say About Real Recovery Success Stories of Our Sober Living Alumni Success Stories of Our Sober Living Alumni Sobriety Is What YOU Make It. These Guys Are Succeeding! Anyone can recovery from a life-long battle struggling against their addiction—if you are honest, open, and willing follow some simple instructions. Real Recovery cannot keep you sober but sure as hell can help you stay sober.Hundreds of men have recovered after successfully completing our sober living program. We aren’t taking credit, it’s all their higher power (whatever that is) and the diligent hard work they put in to recreate their best self.If you’re still unsure whether a sober life can be a fun and successful one, check out our guys’ success stories. You might find that you have something in common. Featured Sober Living Success Stories John C.🥳 6 Years Sober 🤯 John battled addiction for several years in his 20s. It wasn’t until he finally accepted the program of recovery and was willing to do anything to create a better life. Today, he’s five years sober, happy, married, successful in life, and a pillar in our recovery community. View John's Story Pat D.🥳 2 Years Sober 🤯 Patrick battled addiction for several years in his 20s. It wasn’t until he was able to grasp on to hope that the program of recovery would work for him to have a better life. Today, he’s two years sober, happily diving out of planes, and an active member in our recovery community. View Pat's Story Joe A🥳 4 Years Sober 🤯 Tampa Bay native, born into an addicted household. Started drinking and smoking weed at 13 years old, by 18 he discovered opiates, at 30 years old things started to take turn for the worst. Today, he’s four years sober, a devout Bucs fan, a present friend, and an inspiring son. View Joe's Story Mark A🥳 2 Years Sober 🤯 Raised by a single mother, Marc struggled socially growing up, he started experimenting with drugs at age 12. From 22 to 40 years old reckless drug use consumed his life before sobriety stuck. Today, he’s two years sober, a licensed contractor, and most importantly an outstanding father to his son. View Marc's Story Collin B🥳 2 Years Sober 🤯 From working in a Forbes Five-Star Hotel as an Executive Sous Chef to a 120 lb. soaking wet crackhead. Life for Collin was more than unmanageable. Today, he’s two years sober, and stays in the middle of the recovery boat. He loves to stay active in biking, hiking, and doing activities sober with his friends and family. View Collin's Story Dave S🥳 4 Years Sober 🤯 Florida born and raised by two active drug-addicted parents. At the age of 25, my addiction took off and the start of a decade-long relationship. He would try to lie and manipulate, things and people into supporting my addiction. Today, he’s four years sober and continues to see the promises be availed in recovery. View Dave's Story Brett A🥳 2 Years Sober 🤯 Grew up in small town Ohio. Parents were divorced, mother was an alcoholic/addict. After a couple DUI's and court ordered AA meetings, a seed was planted. But not until he hit his complete bottom did he commit to change. Today, he’s two and half years sober and continues to see the miracles show up in recovery. View Brett's Story NEW Terryle H.🥳 4 Years Sober 🤯 Terryle was a “functioning alcoholic” who struggled with binge drinking for nearly 30 years and finally accepted that he could no longer safely use if he wanted to succeed. Today, he's three years sober, happily pursuing his dreams, and an up-and-coming artist. View Terryle's Story Todd R.🥳 2 Years Sober 🤯 Todd and his twin brother caused havoc growing up. He was a heavy drinker for 20 years, until his life came to a screeching halt. Todd found the program of AA, which led him closer to a higher power. Today, he's two years sober after facing his demons and finding God had bigger plans for him . View Todd's Story Mike E🥳 4 Years Sober 🤯 A skateboarder who became dependent on pain pills which led to prison time. How one accident led to full blown drug addiction. Today, Mike is four years sober with a career, friends, and a beautiful new family. All thanks to putting in the work and having faith that the 12 steps would work. View Mike's Story Rick W🥳 2 Years Sober 🤯 A musician and surfer diagnosed with epilepsy. Always striving to function in society to avoid having to stop drinking. Until, an alumni came to help. Today, Rick is 2 years sober, advocating for zoom meetings in rural Florida. He works at a great accounting job and is constantly doing fun things in sobriety. View Rick's Story Ryan B🥳 5 Years Sober 🤯 A Tampa Florida native, started chasing prescription pills by 18 years old. Years later, his disease landed him in prison for drug charges. Today, Ryan is 5 years sober, has repaired the damaged relationships with his family and has become an example of what the gifts of sobriety can bring. View Ryan's Story Christopher M🥳 5 Years Sober 🤯 Constantly moving at a young age, Alcoholism started to take hold. He start drifting away from “apart-of” to “apart-from”. Today, Chris is coming up on 5 years sober! He has come to the conclusion that the solution can not come from the same brain that created the problem; but rather through the support of others. View Chris' Story Dom M.🥳 3 Years Sober 🤯 Dom’s drinking was abnormal out the gate at 14 years old. Stuck in a cycle of achieving success and self-sabotage. It took a near death experience to accept recovery. Today, Dom has more than two years sober, he’s acing college, helping other guys, and loving life. View Dom's Story Mike D🥳 2 Years Sober 🤯 Mike's drinking at 10 years old was the beginning of lifelong battle. Opiates came into the picture at 18 years old along with a DUI. Today, Mike has nearly two years sober, he's saving up to buy his first home with his long term girlfriend and continuing to keep Recovery at the forefront of his life today. View Mike's Story Dustin R🥳 4 Years Sober 🤯 A young man from Pennsylvania, who battled with an absentee father, addiction, and depression. Today, Dustin has four years of sobriety. He has lost 160 lbs from choosing a more active health lifestyle as an active outdoorsman. He is now a Certified Recovery Support Specialist in PA! View Dustin's Story Jeff H🥳 5 Years Sober 🤯 A central Florida native, with a father in recovery. From having alcohol poisoning at 15 years old to 28 years old, breaking his pelvis in a solo drunk driving accident. Today, Jeff is content and comfortable with who he is, taking on life's challenges while keeping an active recovery program at the forefront of his journey. View Jeff's Story Moe K🥳 1 Year Sober 🤯 A 2nd Generation Muslim immigrant, grew up in Virginia and at 17 years old started to drink alcoholically until he was 35. That's when he discovered crack. Today, Moe is back with his wife and 2 children, and is the founding engineer of a Silicon Valley fintech startup. Recovery looks good on this coder! View Moe's Story Joe S🥳 1 Year Sober 🤯 Born in Michigan and at 13 years old he moved to Florida, by 14, he started experimenting with drugs. After the sudden passing of his daughter, Joe's addiction went further down a deep hole of despair. Today, Joe is happily employed in the medical field and has a new lease on life! View Joe's Story More Sober Living Success Stories to Come... Trusted by Hundreds of Men & Families. Nationally Recognized & Certified by Industry Leaders. Trusted by Hundreds of Men & Families. Nationally Recognized & Certified by Industry Leaders. Real Reviews. Uncut/Unfiltered by Men & Family Like You. It's incredibly humbling... surreal even, to think back to when we opened our first sober house in St. Petersburg, and to see all the men, families, and friends that have been touched by our community. We love you all! Thank you for your honest feedback. This place has been an amazing experience for me. The owners and staff care about the residents and help them learn how to live a positive and productive life. After countless relapses I made the decision to come to Real Recovery Tampa and the accountability and friends I've made while living here has made all the difference. This place is newly renovated and the living conditions are fantastic. Getting involved in a 12 step program and attending meetings on a regular basis has helped me grow to be a better person. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to stay sober and make a positive change in their life.Ryan B.via Google - Tampa Property This place has been an amazing experience. I currently stay here at real recovery and I must say it includes everything you could ask for in a sober living facility. From nightly meetings and plenty of fellow peers to speak with, as well as firm yet understanding leader ship. If you are looking for a safe space to call home and get your life on the right track then this is the place for you.. 10/10 would recommend to others in need.John C.via Google - Brandon Property Definitely the best sober living facility throughout all that makes this land we call Florida. The management team is kind and listen to each and every individual. Yes !!!Dax M.via Google - Tampa Property As a parent of an adult son who was taking the next step in recovery, Real Recovery really showed up for the support, structure and fellowship needed to help our son move forward. I recommend you visit and meet some of the residents to know you are not alone in your path towards sobriety!Tracy P. (Mother)via Google - North Tampa Property I have struggled for many years with a debilitating case of untreated alcoholism , until I made the life changing decision to come to Real Recovery St.Pete. With the support of staff, and residents alike, I am still sober sober 13 months later. I can not say enough good things about this place! Thank you Real Recovery!Kyle K.via Google - St. Petersburg Property I honestly wouldn't consider this residency a halfway house. It's much too clean, the appliances and units are brand new. The furnishings are upheld and cared for. The property itself is maintained multiple times a week. The staff and owners lookout for not just the resident's well-being but their best interests as well. And the property maintains a safe place for men of all afflictions to recover in a safe and sober environment. I would highly recommend this for anyone serious about their recovery.William B.via Facebook - Bradenton Property Thankful to have RR in my life. Plenary of support and surrounded by guys who are actively working a strong program. RR is an instrumental part of my recovery.Chris M.via Google - Tampa Property This is probably one of the nicest recovery homes I’ve lived at and seen...not only is it in a great area but the place is CLEAN and the residents are serious about their recovery...I would highly recommend this place to anyoneEric R.via Facebook - St. Petersburg Property Real Recovery is the best choice in all regards. Their facilities are amazing, the amount of work and money the owner puts into his properties is unmatched. The programs they have are also the best. House managers are also super involved, go to the same meetings and know what is going on with the clients. Jonathan A.via Google - North Tampa Property would absolutely recommend cause of the great atmosphere and great people that are there. staff was very helpful. it is also great to the person that wants the most out of ther recovery. thanks real recovery!!💪👍Evan P.via Facebook - St. Petersburg Property Real recovery has been a huge part of my recovery. The friendships and accountability that comes with being a resident are awesome. This is a great place for anyone that is serious about there recovery and wants to have a chance at staying sober. The clesrwater location is awesome. Walking distance to SPC as well as the thrashers stadium.Zach P.via Google - Clearwater Property The best place I've found to redirect my whole life. It's a clean, safe, spacious and well organized living environment. Lots of support along the way.Matthew R.via Google - Tampa Property I currently stay at real recovery house. Most deff the best recovery house I have ever stayed in. Staff holds us accountable for our actions and when doing the next best thing they can be the best friends you have in recoveryPreston G.via Facebook - Bradenton Property This place has saved me from myself. I am so grateful to be here and staying clean with the help of John and the rest of the community. I, like most addicts, needed a stable environment and accountability and I am happily clean for the longest amount of time I ever have been.Josh H.via Google - Brandon Property I am currently a resident at Real Recovery in North Tampa. The apartments at the facility have all been remodeled and are like new. The property is really clean and I have access to all the amenities as well as a pool table, a workout gym, a library, a computer room, and an air hockey table. The staff is very helpful and supportive and the residents are all like one big Family. I’m glad I found this place and would not be where I am today had I not. Lastly, if you’re not looking for a better way of life this is probably not the place for you.Richard G.via Google - North Tampa Property I recently moved into Real Recovery and I have been very impressed! I came from a sober living situation in St. Pete but moved back home to Bradenton. If you are looking for a clean, sober living environment - this is it! Mark is a very open and relatable person to talk to. The men here are open, eager to help, and make you feel welcome.Rob B.via Google - Bradenton Property My 21 yr. old son came there after rehab in Tampa He was from out of state and knew no one. He has had nothing, but a most positive experience! His words ”I’ve met many life long friends”. Thank God he had the opportunity and I know it’s helped him and made all the difference in his journey. He loves the area and it’s been life changing for him. With the meetings and good atmosphere and awesome influences he’s done great in his recovery. Absolutely the right choice for him. I recommend this and as a Mother and am so very thankful. 💙Billie June M. (Mother)via Facebook - St. Petersburg Property Great recovery center a group of guys truly looking for a better way of lifeJohnie C.via Google - Clearwater Property Real recovery is very nice place. Not only is the property renovated but it also has a pool. They have accountability and it's not like any other sober living environment I have met some of my best friends thru real recovery, and they have all used this environment as a stepping stone to get there lives together and on the right path.Stephen M.via Facebook - Tampa Property Great place to get your life back on track. Facilities are great, staff very helpful, plenty of resources available. If you are serious about your recovery this is the best place to be.Bruce S.via Facebook - St. Petersburg Property Real Recovery is the real deal. Everyone there has the same goals; stay sober, support those around you, attend meetings, follow the 12 steps, and lead a clean life. If your goals are not consistent with these principles do not consider Real Recovery as an option. The place is clean and was recently updated; giant TVs in every room and all the amenities of home. If you are serious in your sobriety this place is for you. JJ and Patrick are the best and will call you out if you try to fake it to make it. I highly recommend Real Recovery.Paul M.via Google - Tampa Property Great to have a sober living facility run by people that are truly invested in recovery! Central Florida needs more of this. A much needed service!Patrick M.via Facebook - St. Petersburg Property "Half measures availed us nothing." -AA Big Book Why Ambitious Men Choose Us Real Recovery is a growing community of sober living homes located in the Tampa Bay area. Our properties are located throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota County). We offer a safe environment where men who are serious about recovering from the seemingly hopeless disease of alcoholism and addiction can build a new way of life filled with purpose, among likeminded sober peers.Real Recovery provides an affordable and realistic structure built upon the principles of 12-step recovery programs to afford each resident a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment with personalized treatment plans to achieve their long-term goals and lasting sobriety. Learn About Our Approach Nationally Recognized & Certified Recovery ResidenceReal Recovery is a nationally recognized and certified sober living residence with onsite certified recovery specialists that are active members of a 12-step program. Reinforce Accountability with Random Drug TestsRandom breathalyzers, drug tests, and curfew checks ensures our sober living program provides a clean environment, where everyone is accountable for their recovery. Modern, Clean & Dignified Apartment-Style LivingModern renovated apartment and townhome-style sober living homes with all the amenities residents need to succeed in sobriety and maintain gainful employment. We're Driven To Succeed in Every Aspect of LifeOur clients work, attend school, or volunteer, and participate in Real Recovery’s community events. We are an active sober community with a sense of camaraderie. Find The Best Sober Living Home Location Whether you want to be close to home, work, the beach, or right next door to a university, one of our properties is sure to align with your goals in sobriety. My loved one is looking for sober living...Find a sober home for my loved one I’m looking for sober living...Help me find the right sober home While we all suffer from a common denominator – the disease of addiction and maladaptive coping mechanisms, many of us have walked different paths to arrive at the doorstep of recovery.Our highly trained recovery specialists and house managers can help you identify which location may best suit your needs based on your unique experience, goals, work history, and the availability or lack of transportation so you or your loved one has the best opportunity to not only remain sober but rebuild all aspects of their life. Speak With Recovery Specialist Are You Ready To Beat Down Addiction? We can't guarantee that you will stay sober for the rest of your life or be a millionaire in a year.What you achieve in sobriety is entirely based on your own effort in recovery. 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