TESTIMONIALS
HISTORY After losing my uncle to suicide and my best friend to addiction while still in high school, I turned to drugs as my own escape. For a while, I managed to hold things together - finishing high school, earning a spot in college, and playing baseball at a high level. But only six months into my freshman year, the drugs consumed me. They stripped away everything I valued, and I found myself in and out of rehabs and institutions. A TURNING POINT: ENLIGHTENED RECOVERY Everything changed when I found Enlightened Recovery. Walking through those doors almost three and a half years ago was the start of a new life. The compassionate staff provided unwavering support and personalized care, helping me face the deeper reasons behind my substance use. Their program equipped me with the tools, confidence, and hope to rebuild. I live a full life today and I owe a lot of that to my beginnings with Enlightened Recovery.
RYAN
FINDING COMMUNITY IN SERENITY HOUSE Choosing to stay at Serenity House sober living was one of the hardest decisions I ever made, but it saved my life. There, I discovered community and built strong bonds with other men in recovery, finally finding the sense of belonging I had been missing for so long. SOLID ROOTS Through the Solid Roots program, I gained steady employment and learned the value of dependability, which led to a job with Ole Hansen & Sons maintaining Enlightened properties. With time, I also returned to school to further my education. PURPOSE AND GIVING BACK Today, I’m proud to be deeply involved with both Enlightened Recovery and the Hansen Foundation. As Head of Alumni, I have the privilege of giving back what was given to me: purpose, community, and the reminder that recovery can be meaningful and even fun!
ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
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