Kattie Rhamey

A Bit About Me

How did you first get introduced to LITE?

I found LITE while searching for meaningful ways to use my CPSP certification. Out of the many options available, most felt very clinical—work that kept you behind a desk, confined to an office. That wasn’t the kind of work I was interested in.

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What drew me to LITE was their commitment to meeting people where they are, no matter what that looks like. I didn’t want to sit in an office asking a checklist of questions; I wanted my work to be personable and approachable. I know firsthand how scary it can be to ask for help, and I wanted to be someone people feel comfortable with—someone they can trust and be honest with.

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I’m just a regular person who has walked through addiction, and I want to help others do the same.

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What do you like to do for fun?

What I enjoy most is spending quality time with my family whenever I can. I missed out on so much, and now I truly appreciate every single day I get to wake up and be present in their lives—in a healthy way.

What does it mean to you to work at LITE?

It means the world to me. Out of everything that has happened in my life, I now get to use those experiences to help others. I’ve turned my pain and suffering into purpose. I wake up every day with a smile on my face and a content heart, knowing I’m making a difference in people’s lives by showing genuine care and compassion. By being transparent about my own struggles in recovery, I’m able to inspire hope in others.
 
How do you use your story to help those with who you work with?

I use my story to help those I work with by being honest about where I’ve been and how far I’ve come. My story includes seasons of brokenness, despair, and deep hopelessness—times when I felt lost and unsure if things would ever change. I don’t shy away from that part of my journey, because it allows others to see that their struggles do not define them or disqualify them from healing.

What gives my story power is the transformation that followed. Over time, my story shifted toward courage, renewed hope, and a new sense of peace. By sharing how that change happened—not instantly, but gradually—I help others believe that growth and healing are possible for them too. My story creates connection, builds trust, and reminds people that even in their darkest moments, there is still the potential for courage, hope, and peace to emerge.

 
Reflection Question: Your Three Truths

Imagine yourself far in the future, looking back on a full and meaningful life. You’ve built
the life you hoped for, reached your goals, and created the family and impact you
wanted. Everything you’ve worked toward has come together.
Now imagine that none of the details of your life remain. No social media, no journals,
no stories or records. All of it is gone.
You are allowed to leave behind just three truths about your life.
These are the lessons you know to be true. The beliefs or values that guided you. The
wisdom you would want others to carry forward.

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1. Healing is possible, no matter how broken things feel.

My life is proof that brokenness, despair, addiction, and hopelessness do not get the final word. Even when change feels impossible and the future looks empty, healing can still happen. Growth doesn’t come all at once, but with courage, support, and honesty, a new sense of peace and hope can slowly take root.

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2. Genuine connection and compassion change lives.

People heal best when they are met where they are—without judgment, checklists, or barriers. Being present, approachable, and real creates trust. When someone feels safe enough to be honest, real transformation can begin. Leading with empathy and shared humanity matters more than titles or positions.

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3. Pain can be transformed into purpose.

The hardest parts of my life were not wasted. My struggles, especially through addiction and recovery, became the very tools I now use to help others. By being transparent about my journey, I can inspire hope and remind people they are not alone. A meaningful life is one where pain is turned into service and compassion for others.

 ·  What lessons would you want people to remember and learn from your life?

The lessons I would want people to remember and learn from my life are that no one is beyond hope and no struggle is too heavy to overcome. Brokenness, despair, addiction, and hopelessness do not define a person or determine their future. Healing is possible, even when it feels distant, and change often happens slowly through courage, honesty, and persistence.