Recovery Stories

WATTPAD BOOKS EDITION Everest is the most popular boy in school. He's handsome, wealthy, and captain of the football team-he has the world at his fingertips, but he's desperately unhappy. And when those feelings become too much to bear, he tries to take his own life. On the surface, Beverly's different from Everest in every possible way. She's quiet, shy, hard working, and keeps to herself on campus, focusing on her schoolwork and her part-time job, distracting herself from her less-than-perfect upbringing. When Everest returns to school after his attempt, he's in more pain than ever. Discarded by his friends, he draws little empathy and too much attention from those who surround him. But when Beverly and Everest meet unexpectedly in a dusty corner of the old library, they discover together just how rich life can be when given the freedom to just be yourself.

Finn is an omega who has spent years trapped inside a rut house, abused and treated as nothing more than a possession. When he finally escapes, he has nowhere to go, no one to trust, and wounds that run deeper than the ones people can see. Simon Montrose is an alpha who knows how to handle problems. As the family's quiet "clean up man," he's used to fixing messes and making threats disappear. Emotions aren't his strength. Protecting people is. When Simon brings Finn home, the Montrose pack is faced with something they've never had before: an omega in their all-alpha household. Can Finn learn to trust a family built on power? And can Simon prove that not every alpha is something to fear?

She always wants what she's not allowed to have, and she always gets it. Addy's getting bored with the status quo. At school, she's a popular golden girl with a drop-dead gorgeous boyfriend. At home, she's an anorexic in quasi-recovery, struggling to push her feelings below the surface. On top of all that, she now has to deal with her boyfriend's cousin, Max, who has dedicated his time to annoying her, and who also happens to be very easy on the eyes. When Max begins to realise that Addy needs help, the lines between them are blurred. He drives Addy crazy in every way possible, and soon she's addicted to his touch and the fire she sees in his eyes. But Addy has sacrificed so much for control, including her relationship. If she keeps going with Max, she could lose it.

Emily Gibbs was nine years old when a car accident changed everything. In a single afternoon, she loses her sight, her mother, and the future she thought she knew. Left scarred by tragedy and struggling beneath a grief no child should carry, Emily is raised by her father, Leroy Jethro Gibbs, who is trying just as desperately to survive the loss of his family. As the years pass, Emily finds unexpected family within the halls of NCIS. Abby, Ducky, Tony, Ziva, McGee, and the team become more than colleagues-they become home. But growing up means more than learning to live with blindness. It means learning who she is beyond the fire that shaped her, beyond the people who protect her, and beyond the fear of losing everything again.

After a single moment changes everything, Lancelot is forced into a journey that tests far more than his strength. As old convictions shatter and invisible wounds refuse to heal, he must navigate the crushing weight of duty, loyalty, loss, and the expectations of everyone around him. Some battles leave scars that no magic can erase, and sometimes the hardest fight isn't against an enemy-it's learning how to keep moving when every part of you wants to stop. Characters belong to Nanatsu no Taizai/Mokushiroku no Yonkishi. Universes of the Seven Deadly Sins/Four Knights of the Apocalypse. Almost all characters were created by Nakaba Suzuki. Cover Page Source: https://es.pinterest.com/pin/318629742407308028/

Beth Harmon's Moscow victory was supposed to be the end. But legacies don't end... they evolve. The Queen's Gambit 2 - Legacy continues Walter Tevis's 1983 novel and the Emmy‑winning Netflix series that captivated over 112 million viewers worldwide and sparked a global chess boom. This 87,000‑word sequel bridges fact, fiction, and history, introducing Ana Novikov and Zoya Popov alongside Beth and Benny, as the saga moves from Cold War intrigue into the 21st century. ♟♞♜♛♚♝♟♞♜♛♚♝♟♞♜♛♚♝ Tevis's book, once a quiet classic, became a New York Times bestseller nearly four decades after publication, propelled by the Netflix adaptation. The miniseries captivated millions, won 11 Primetime Emmy Awards, and sparked a global chess boom: U.S. chess set sales rose 87%, chess book sales skyrocketed 603%, and online platforms like Chess.com saw unprecedented traffic, with grandmasters such as Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura becoming mainstream names. Like so many artists before him, Tevis only achieved his greatest success after his death. Talent and skill alone didn't secure recognition; it took timing, luck, and the belief of producers Scott Frank and Allan Scott, who dared to adapt a story few thought could ever be popular. That posthumous triumph is itself a legacy - proof that brilliance sometimes waits decades to be seen. It's been a six‑year wait, but the saga finally continues. From Cold War intrigue to modern revelations, this transformative story explores survival, sacrifice, and inheritance, while staying true to Tevis's masterpiece and the television phenomenon. Featuring Beth Harmon, Benny Watts, and new voices like Ana Novikov and Zoya Popov, this 87,000‑word full‑length novel bridges fact, fiction, and history, extending the Queen's Gambit universe into the 21st century.

"Chairs don't laugh. Chandeliers don't shake when there's no wind. And most importantly, pianos don't play themselves. At least, I think they don't." Dear diary, I swear my life is over. My parents are dead. My twin brother Ethan and I are in a foster family. My earbuds can't fill the silence mom and dad left behind. I can't laugh. I can't sing. Ethan's corny jokes can't make me smile. And to top it all off, in our very first week with our new family, we're moving to the most boring town to ever exist; Normal Valley. Into the least normal house imaginable.; Someplace Else. And the mayor himself shows up on our doorstep, telling us we should move out. ~•~ Dear dairy, It's me again. Iva. This may be my final entry. My foster parents are running an errand, two of my brothers have soccer practice. Of all the kids, they chose me to stay and keep an eye on things. I'm gonna be all alone. With the person who's been making the music. I might as well write my will. Hold on a sec, someone's at the door. ~•~ Dear diary, I laughed today. I was right; the singer is a ghost. But still not what I was expecting. My new friend the Maestro makes music. Just like my mom did. He makes me laugh, just like dad did. He's outrageous. He's gentle. He's goofy. ~•~ Dear diary, The Maestro ruined my love life. Sure, Brennan is the Mayor's son, but that doesn't mean he's a bad person. All Brennan does is ask me to kiss him. Bam. Lights go out. He offers to drive me home. I turn my back for one second. Bam. Can you take a guess at what I saw when I looked back? I wish Maestro would get out of my life. ~•~ Dear diary, Maestro was right. Brennan couldn't be trusted...

TRIGGER WARNING, DO NOT IGNORE!! The project includes various descriptions of eating disorders such as anorexia and speaks openly about hard truth behind this illness. None of the parts was written to idealise the disease, only to cope and show what it really is like to cut out food for 'looking better', what has become a trend in our century. If you feel like you're going to be safe reading my story, I wish you have a good time with it and remember - your well-being is always the priority. Reach out for help anytime you need it. With all the support, -rach she broke me without ever meaning to she was supposed to make me happier, make me fit in she could never have become me, i'd known it i was myself, she was utterly hers i owned my mind, she did not even once until it changed and i no longer had the access to my own thoughts my mind was all about her fantasies having nothing to do with my will or my good the world i lived in has been ruled by her from this very first moment i let her in when exactly i can't know i never meant to let her stay for this long enough only to make me prettier in a month or two she meant the same thing to me though as instead it was her that didn't let me stay in my psyche so what i believe and what i really think is unthinkable even for myself for very least, the truth what i have is her what i see in the mirror is her what i think is my entire life

The Man Who Lost is a collection of poems that chronicles the writer's personal journey through recovery from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), anxious distress, PTSD, panic attacks, and other traumatic life experiences. Through these poems, the writer shares his deepest thoughts, emotions, struggles, and moments of resilience. Having carried these burdens alone for so long, he now opens his heart to readers in the hope that someone may finally understand the pain, loneliness, and battles often fought in silence. Written anonymously and with complete sincerity, this collection serves not only as a personal reflection but also as a reminder that no one is truly alone in their struggles.

The war is over. The Fire Nation has a new, uncertain Fire Lord. And somewhere in the palace, Princess Azula faces the terrifying possibility that she might actually change. She has spent her whole life being pointed at people like a weapon. Learning to put herself down turns out to be considerably harder. It won't be fast. It won't be clean. Old cruelty doesn't undo itself overnight, and trust, once shattered, has to be rebuilt one small, unglamorous choice at a time. A shared pot of tea. A lesson in patience. A promise kept when it would have been easier to break it. Somewhere between the past she cannot escape and the future she never imagined, Azula discovers that change is not always dramatic. Sometimes, it is simply choosing differently. And sometimes, the hardest thing to learn is how to live. [Fully written · 70 chapters · uploading on schedule] Schedule: Monday - Thursday 1 chapter/day | Fridays 3 chapters! | Weekends off I hope you enjoy this story as I did! Disclaimer: All Avatar: The Last Airbender characters belongs to their respective owners. I do not own these characters. This is a non-profit fan work. Feel free to share or create based on this work, but please credit me and link back to this story.

Paul Mercer saw the opening before anyone else did. Seconds later, a collision on the soccer field left the sixteen-year-old fighting for his life. Months later, Paul came home-but he wasn't the same boy who had left. His body had to relearn how to move, while his mind began reaching toward mathematics, music, science, and questions he had never asked before. The strangest part was that none of it was new; Paul was only discovering what had been inside him all along.

High-functioning people do not collapse easily. That is why they often notice their damage too late. This book is for those who carry large responsibilities, make high-risk decisions, read people too quickly, and fear misjudgment more than failure. It is not a book about becoming stronger. It is a book about preserving the clarity of judgment before exhaustion, distrust, desire, loneliness, and overstimulation distort it. Through sleep, sensory awareness, simulation control, emotional residue, human distrust, and the concept of an "aligner," this book explores how high-functioning humans can recover their inner operating system and make decisions without losing themselves.

Douma is small, pretty, and everyone wants to break him. His boyfriend controls him. His bullies use him. And the worst of them all - Akaza - takes everything from him. When Douma stops coming to school, Akaza thinks he doesn't care. He's wrong. Now Akaza has to fix what he destroyed. But some things can't be fixed. And some scars run too deep. Dark. Painful. Healing. Read with care. 🤍 (18+ or whatever)

Some stories begin with love. This one begins with finding yourself. It is about healing quietly, learning to trust, letting people go without letting go of the love you have for them, and discovering that growing doesn't always mean becoming someone new. Sometimes, it simply means becoming comfortable with who you already are. And somewhere between ordinary days, silent gestures, unexpected kindness, and feelings left unspoken, a connection begins to grow. No grand promises. No rushing. No love at first sight. Just two lives slowly becoming important to each other- before either of them is ready to give it a name.

Reisa has spent her entire life surviving the darkness. Now, with her little sister Emi depending on her, she must risk everything for the chance to escape it. But freedom is only the beginning. Haunted by the past and uncertain whom she can trust, Reisa must discover whether someone shaped into a weapon can choose a different path-and whether even the deepest scars can lead to redemption.

"He grew up in a house full of expectations and empty of comfort. Alcohol wasn't a fun escape-it was just the only way to make the heaviness quiet." Neglected, pressured, and left with no comfort to lean on, Jungkook learned early on to turn to alcohol just to make it through the day. He was fighting a losing battle against his own life, completely spent. Marriage with Taehyung wasn't a magic fix. It started with two people carrying their own heavy burdens under one roof, just trying not to collapse. But step by step, through the mess, the quiet breakdowns, and the hard-won sober days, they start giving each other a reason to stay. "Quiet Devotion" is a story about survival, learning to lean on someone else, and turning a broken existence into a real life. Hurt/Comfort | Heavy Angst(not between taekook) to Soft Domestic taekook | Healing | Slow Burn #taekook #vkook #bts #taehyung #jungkook #hurtcomfort #angstwithhappyending #healing #slowburn #domestic #marriageofconvenience #recovery #emotional #comfortfic #foundfamily #mentalhealthawareness # angst #clean #no smut #character growth

Fourth was raised to be perfect-a politician's son carrying expectations too heavy for him to bear. When he finally reached the edge, ready to let go, he met Gemini, stranger who wanted nothing from him. Just his happiness. And somehow, became his home. The one person who taught Fourth that maybe life was worth staying for. ___________ 💌Genres/Tropes: Strangers To Lovers, Healing Love, Romance, Slow Burn, Self Harm/Hurt, Broken Family, Trauma, Heavily Emotional, First Love, Recovery, Warm 💌Main Characters: Gemini, Fourth #GeminiFourth 💌Enjoy reading!!! <3

Bringing y'all with me into 2026

15 poems to describe my personal path of recovery as an SA victim. Poems full of a harsh aftermath, venting and feelings.

Small and long poems, about love, obsession, emotions and more.