Captain Sandy's 37 Years Sober: 'Miracle I Am Alive'

Captain Sandy Yawn, star of Below Deck, recently commemorated 37 years of sobriety. She marked the occasion with a heartfelt Instagram post on August 29, detailing her long journey away from substance abuse. Yawn recounted a difficult period from age 13 to 25, during which she frequently found herself in "jails, institutions, and close to death."

She expressed profound gratitude for her survival, describing it as a "miracle" and thanking God daily for the opportunity to truly live. Yawn extended a message of encouragement to anyone currently struggling with addiction, assuring them that their lives can change and urging them to persevere.

Several fellow reality stars offered support on her post, with Aesha Scott and Carl Radke sharing proud sentiments. Yawn previously shared that her decision to get sober in 1989 stemmed from finally feeling "worthy." The kidney cancer survivor's battle with drugs and alcohol began in her teens, leading to multiple arrests and life-threatening incidents as detailed in her book.