My journey to Hope & Recovery
Welcome to Hope & Recovery. I'm here to share my story, my mission, and what drives my passion for peer recovery support. My path has been challenging, but it's fueled my commitment to helping others find their own strength and healing.
Finding my light, sharing my faith
My journey to becoming a Peer Recovery Support Specialist was born out of deep personal struggles and a profound spiritual awakening. I'm a survivor of domestic abuse, and my past included battles with opiate and meth use. I navigated through incredibly traumatic events that left me with PTSD, agoraphobia, anxiety, and paranoia. It was a mental warfare I honestly didn't think I would win.
There came a point where I was ready to give up, utterly exhausted by the fight. But in that moment of despair, God found me and carried me home. This experience ignited in me a fervent desire to be a light for others and to spread the word of Christ, showing them that even in the darkest times, hope is possible.
My unique path to recovery
I understand what it feels like to be completely lost, talking to yourself on a street corner, with no one to pick you up. That was me. I didn't have someone guide me through; I worked through it myself, with God by my side, spending a lot of time alone. I fought demons that most people can't imagine, and it was honestly the hardest thing I've ever done.
But here I am today, thriving, not bitter, and determined to spread love and light to others. I beat all odds, and I need other people to know that they can too. My approach isn't just theoretical; it's rooted in lived experience, raw resilience, and a deep understanding of the struggle. Working with me means walking with someone who truly gets it.
What I wish for you
My biggest wish for those I support is for them to gain a deep, personal relationship with Christ, the Creator, the Spirit. I hope they come to understand themselves and what they're truly going through. For me, one of the hardest parts of my journey was not understanding how I went from living a normal life to being terrified to leave my home. Understanding what is happening is crucial to your recovery.
Ultimately, I hope people gain profound self-love, an unwavering love for Christ, and the power to help others. My goal is to empower you not just to recover, but to thrive and become a beacon of hope in your own community, just as I strive to be.
"I went from living a normal life to being terrified to leave my home. Understanding what is happening is crucial to your recovery."
— Founder, Hope & Recovery, Oklahoma City