Peer Stories

Carlos Mendoza

Hello, my name is Carlos Mendoza, and I am a grateful recovering addict. I was born to parents that were active in their addiction. I was introduced to drugs at the early age of 14. I used drugs

June 21, 2023

Hello. My name is Arnold Hudson. I am a recovering addict. I made the decision to use drugs when I was a teenager because I could not cope with feelings of anger, feelings of abandonment, and feelings

December 5, 2022

Troy Ljubich

When I was heavy into my addiction, I felt trapped like I was locked up behind bars with shackles on my feet with no escape. I was a complete slave to my addiction. I was so tired of

December 1, 2022

Paul Sanguesa

Hello, My name is Paul Sanguesa my sobriety date is November 3rd , 2007. I began drinking and using drugs daily at the age of 13 and it quickly became a way of life! In under a

October 7, 2022

Kipp Coughtrie

Hello, My Name is Kipp Coughtrie and I am here to help you help yourself. My story is simple….my Doctor informed me I had hypertension/high blood pressure, and that I needed to change my diet and habits in

October 6, 2022

Scott Bennett

My name is Scott Bennett and I’m a recovering alcoholic and addict. My sobriety date is February 9, 2013. I grew up in an alcoholic family and there was a lot of drug use. I had my first

June 21, 2021

Bobby Shank

I’ve been a DWP employee since 2011, starting as a Utility Pre-Craft Trainee and currently as a Steam Plant Operator at Haynes Generating Station. I’m also a shop steward, husband, father, step-father, youth football coach, and an alcoholic.

December 9, 2019

Troy Williams-Holmes

My name is Troy Williams-Holmes and I am an Alcoholic / Addict. I have slept on sidewalks eaten out of garbage cans and begged at gas stations for change. I have survived two hostage situations and one hostile takeover

October 26, 2018

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