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Skills
• Lived experience with addiction recovery
• Lived experience with incarceration and reentry
• Strong understanding of recovery and relapse prevention
• Peer mentorship and active listening
• Compassionate and nonjudgmental support
• Mental health advocacy and awareness
• Faith-based (Christian) peer support
• Crisis de-escalation and grounding techniques
• Goal setting and accountability support
• Community resource navigation
• Communication and conflict resolution
• Empathy, patience, and resilience
• Ongoing Peer Support Specialist training
About
I am a dedicated individual with lived experience in addiction, incarceration, and the challenges of reentry. My journey through recovery has given me a deep understanding of the barriers people face when rebuilding their lives after substance use and time in the justice system.
Through God’s grace and a commitment to personal transformation, I’ve overcome the cycles that once held me back. Today, I am pursuing certification as a Peer Support Specialist so I can walk alongside others on their paths to healing and purpose.
I am especially passionate about supporting individuals navigating reentry, mental health challenges, and substance abuse recovery. As a disciple of Christ, I also value the role of faith-based support in the healing process and hope to incorporate Christian counseling into my peer work when applicable.
It is my mission to use my story to bring hope, connection, and practical support to those who feel forgotten or overwhelmed. I believe that recovery is possible, and that no one is beyond redemption.
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