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Sober and Beyond

We are a community of people who have been impacted by addiction. Whether it’s directly, through family, or even friends. Addiction is a devastating condition that ravishes everything in it’s path. Together, we grow united to empower, overcome, and change.

“No one can do the work for you, but no one can move a mountain alone.”
Amanda Bourque

Amanda’s Story

Navigating addiction is difficult for everyone involved. Those addicted find themselves trapped in an endless cycle of using and swearing it off.

The family members of addicts find themselves resentful, desperate, and drowning in fear.

In 2021, Amanda’s younger sister, Jennifer, died from a drug overdose. She died alone in a motel room and was discovered the following morning.

To say that this was earth-shattering would be an understatement. The walls seemingly closed in and life would never be the same again.

The process of grief was overbearing and brought Amanda to the very edge of her existence. She felt lost, alone, and surrounded by enough darkness to bring anyone to their knees.

She found herself sitting with regret, obsessive thoughts, remorse, anger, and confusion. The same questions kept being asked over and over.

What more could I have done? What did I miss? How could I have prevented this? Why didn’t I try harder? Why didn’t she just get sober?

Since healing and recovering from such a traumatic and devastating event, Amanda has found herself reemerged with a new mission.

No one should feel isolated and desperate. No one should feel confused and hopeless. No one should be looked at with sad eyes and left with unspoken words.

The Mission

The mission at Sober and Beyond is to fill the space that exists between families and addicts. To help bridge the gap by offering clear communication, education, and action-based plans for all parties involved.

Here at Sober and Beyond, we recognize how intense and sometimes hopeless this experience can be.

By working directly with the family members and friends of addicts, we can guide them through the process of addiction, highlight what a successful recovery looks like, and implement strategies to support the isolation, desperation, and confusion.

Above all, we strive to offer concise insight and honesty. Together, we can bridge the gap.

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A pivotal and poignant memoir about the effects addiction has on family members. This raw, intense, and inspiring life story continues to play a leading role in the community of all those who have been touched by addiction.

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