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From Addiction to Advocacy: Kelly's Inspiring Recovery Journey

2/26/2025

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After a fateful night in 2017, Kelly Kozyra, 38, spiraled into a devastating cocaine addiction, draining $80,000 in just 19 months. The toll was severe, leaving her with a gaping hole in her septum. Thanks to her family's support, she found sobriety in 2021 and has since undergone 15 reconstructive surgeries, passionately advocating against drug use.

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Story summary

After a fateful night in 2017, Kelly Kozyra, 38, spiraled into a devastating cocaine addiction, draining $80,000 in just 19 months. The toll was severe, leaving her with a gaping hole in her septum. Thanks to her family's support, she found sobriety in 2021 and has since undergone 15 reconstructive surgeries, passionately advocating against drug use.