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Rob Loweis celebrating an important milestone.
“If you or someone you know is struggling with any form of addiction: hope and joy are waiting if you want it and are willing to work for it!” he added in the caption, explaining he has “found recovery” and is living a life “full of love, family, God, opportunity, friends, work, dogs, and fun.”
Many of Lowe’s 1.9 million Instagram followers were quick to offer congratulatory and supportive messages in the comment section, including his 27-year-old sonJohn Owen Lowe, who wrote, “Proud of your recovery, opposite feeling about this selfie.”
Apart from John, Lowe is also a father to 29-year-oldMatthew Edward Lowe,who he shares with his wife,Sheryl Berkoff. While accepting the Spirit of Sobriety award at the 2015 Brent Shapiro Foundation Summer Spectacular, Lowe praised his wife, 61, for being the inspiration behind the start of his sobriety journey.
Lowe has also been influential in John Owen’s sobriety journey. When theyappeared as guests onThe Drew Barrymore Showin April to discuss theirNetflixcomedy seriesUnstable, Lowe presented his son with his five-year sobriety chip.
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“I’m speechless. I usually have a witty retort. I don’t have one for that,” his son told him after receiving the gift. “That was very nice of you.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
source: people.com
