A Bit About Me
Why did you want to become a Peer Recovery Coach?
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I have lived experience with an addiction and addiction has impacted my family so I want to be able to help others who are ready to get their lives back on track.
What does Recovery look like to you?
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Personal Growth- Embracing new perspectives, setting goals, and finding purpose.
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What is your favorite part about being a Peer Recovery Coach?
Being able to walk alongside my peer and meeting them where they are and watching them overcome challenges.
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What do you like to do for fun?
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I like to go kayaking with my family, being outdoors, and being at LITE
What does it mean to you to work at LITE?
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It means everything to me to be part of LITE. I truly feel this is exactly where God wants me. I am excepted by ALL the staff, and they truly care about me. The very first time I met Tammy I felt such a connection with her because we are so much alike. Being a part of LITE allows me to fulfill my purpose and I have a team that is willing to help and encourage me!
How do you use your story to help those with who you work with?
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I use my story by encouraging others and by letting them see that when you set your mind on something, you can overcome anything. I've never felt more comfortable sharing me story than I do now because I know I will not be judged by the ones I'm sharing it with and I know my story is inspiring others.
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I want you to imagine that you are the great-great-grandmother/grandfather that you dream of being, and you’ve created everything you wanted to create in your life. You’ve accomplished all the dreams, all the big goals that you’ve set. You’ve made them happen. You’ve got the family of your dreams. You’ve done it all. But you have to take everything with you. You have to take everything with you so that no one has access to your information anymore…all your social media content, journals, etc, it’s all gone. But you get to write down the three things you know to be true about your life, the lessons you would leave behind. All people would have to remember you by are these lessons.
What would you say are your three truths? From the top of your head… What lessons would you want people to take away from your life?
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Christ follower
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Non-Judgmental
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Lived to help others
