Danielle's Recovery Journey

"I struggled with my substance use for years and felt like I was always learning lessons the hard way. One of the things that really made a difference for me was taking an honest look at the words I said to myself and working on this self-talk, being kinder to myself, because like many I'm sure, I have a tendency to be my own worst enemy. I am so grateful to the people who helped me along the way, who fought for me when I couldn't, and who gave me a chance to prove myself. They are a big part of why I am now a Certified Recovery Specialist. I hope to give back what was given to me, and to show others that we do recover."