“A false story was created in my head that I was unloved and I was unworthy of protection. Also came the idea that this drop of alcohol made me feel better and made things manageable. I didn’t know how to live life as a person. As I got into recovery, I learned that I am valuable, I’m worthy of a lot of things that I discredit myself for. Through recovery, I’ve learned so much about myself that it broke the stigma within myself.” - Val Crary