Stories

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

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,

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

Through Melody's recovery journey, she has learned the power of loving herself. Melody has also found community through Arise Collective and the women there. Through her recovery, Melody has learned the power of loving herself. Now she wants to share that love with others. In her words, she wants people to know it's okay "...to turn their mess into a message." 💜 Melody has found an amazing community at Arise Collective, a nonprofit that helps connect women with recovery serv

Mollie has found connection and courage through her recovery journey. She hopes to encourage others through their own recovery journeys. Mollie has come so far in her recovery. Early in her journey, she felt alone and kept her story secret. Today, she lives out loud, giving her the courage to be the person, friend, and mom she wants to be. Now, Mollie wants to teach others what a recovery journey can look like. It's not always linear, and every step a person takes matters. "W

Ashley describes her recovery journey and the connection to MOUD. Ashley also shares her journey through motherhood and her advocacy. Ashley credits medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) with the life and successes she has today. She works hard to be the best mom she can be and has found so much joy and connection in recovery. Now, she’s committed to paying it forward 🤝 fighting stigma and helping others get the support and resources they need.