Peter's family supported him through his SUD and made him feel safe and loved. Peter hopes to share his story and spark real conversations that bring people together and feel more accepted. Peter’s family helped him feel safe asking for help while dealing with his substance use disorder (SUD), and he’s so grateful for their love and support. He calls recovery a “team sport,” because we all need each other, and things feel more possible when we lift one another up. Leaning on the people we...

Christina enjoys and is proud of the life that she has built. She hopes to encourage others to always lead with love and kindness. Christina is proud of the life she’s built today: she has a great career, meaningful relationships, and a special bond with her cavapoo, Dafford 🐶. As someone in recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD), she’s faced challenges finding housing and jobs. That’s why she encourages everyone to lead with love and support others whenever they can, as it can make a...

Through Jorgie's journey, she found a recovery program that supported her and she could connect with. Jorgie plans to enter into the Criminal Justice and Advocacy field to change the way we think about SUD. Jorgie found a recovery program that really worked for her—one where she was supported by people with their own lived experiences with substance use disorder (SUD). Today, she’s proud of who she’s become and the community she’s built. She hopes to one day work in criminal justice and...