From 2016 to 2018, I was using cocaine, alcohol, and Vyvanse almost daily. It began as a way to boost my confidence and manage my eating disorder, but quickly took over my life. My relationships with friends and family unraveled, and I felt completely disconnected from who I was. Rehab was a turning point, though it wasn’t smooth—I slipped up in 2020, during one of the hardest moments of my recovery. But that relapse actually woke something up in me. I realized those substances didn’t offer me anything anymore. I wanted more for my life. Since then, I’ve poured my energy into creating a life I want to be fully present in. That’s meant building up my recovery capital—things like skiing, playing music, journaling, breathing deeply, and nurturing real, supportive relationships. I even quit smoking after nearly a decade because I wanted to sing again. I’m a Certified Peer Specialist and Recovery Coach now, and I’d be honored to walk alongside you as you rebuild your life, too—one step at a time.