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Nikki Callaway

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Co-Founder of Story of Self

Nikki is a mother and recovery advocate whose own journey through addiction, motherhood, and healing inspired her to support others facing similar struggles. After overcoming substance use, navigating treatment, and rebuilding family relationships, she now dedicates herself to helping others create positive change and find hope in recovery.

Life After Relapsing To Celebrate My One-Year Chip and Again With an 8-Month Old Baby
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Feb. 14, 2026

Life After Relapsing To Celebrate My One-Year Chip and Again With an 8-Month Old Baby

Nikki grew up in a small town with a mother who struggled with alcoholism and periods of abuse but was also loving and devoted. As a teen, she began using substances like weed, pills, and whippets. At 19, she sought help from a doctor but felt dismissed, and at 21, she entered her first treatment program. Three months later, she met Curtis at an AA/NA club. Both had histories of alcohol addiction and drug use, along with legal issues. They married in 2015 and ran several businesses together, inc...