Tulsa Woman Celebrates 3.5 Years Of Recovery Through Heartfelt Photo Shoot

A Tulsa woman struggled with addiction for years before a recovery house helped her get better.

She celebrated that journey on Friday with the help of a local photographer.

The light didn't come instantly. Crystle Moore had to fight to get away from the darkness she carried for most of her life.

"I was still very angry, depressed, and I had so much fear. I didn't trust anybody."

It stemmed from years of abuse and depression. To cope, Crystle became addicted to drugs and alcohol.

"There was no life in my eyes. The smile I had on my face was all fake," she said.

But over time, the light came back. Crystle has been in recovery for three and a half years.

"It's still going strong," she said.

To celebrate her strength, Candice Love captured it as part of her Redemption Photo Series.

Candice has taken pictures of more than ten people in recovery. Her hope is to take their photos and stories and turn them into a book.

"I love being able to experience the smiles and the joy," she said.

"I know that there is going to be such a light in my eyes and so much joy within that smile that it is genuine and true," said Crystle.

She found the light and wants to inspire others struggling with addiction to find it too.

"It is worth it. Every minute of it is worth it," Crystle said.

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