Cori is a proud woman in long-term recovery, celebrating her sobriety since March 17, 2015. Her journey toward a better life began on the day she woke up in Grand Traverse County Jail, realizing she was facing serious consequences after her second DUI. At that pivotal moment, Cori made a decision: she would do whatever it took to change her life and never return to jail.

In early recovery, Cori committed fully—attending AA meetings, submitting to drug tests, blowing into a Breathalyzer twice a day, and living without a driver’s license. A year later, she earned the right to drive again with an interlock device, which she maintained responsibly for five years. Today, she proudly holds a Chauffeur’s License—a symbol of the responsibility and freedom she fought so hard to reclaim.

Cori's recovery journey didn’t stop there. She returned to school and achieved another milestone, earning her high school diploma in 2018. She has since enjoyed traveling with her family, attending recovery events with friends, and even sharing her story publicly at 217 Recovery’s Stories Part 3 event—giving hope to others walking the same path she once did.