Hobbies and interests
Jiu Jitsu
Hiking And Backpacking
Weightlifting
Reading
Academic
I read books multiple times per week
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FinalistEducation
University of Nevada-Reno
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Social Work
Minors:
- Social Sciences, Other
Truckee Meadows Community College
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Social Work
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
Career
Dream career field:
Individual & Family Services
Dream career goals:
Drug and alcohol therapist
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Entrepreneurship
Lost Dreams Awaken Scholarship
Recovery means that you are a warrior; someone that has gone through the depths of hell and fought their way out.
Recovery means that you are resilient, strong, and brave; getting clean from drugs and alcohol is a lifelong battle the we will always endure.
To me, recovery means constantly working on yourself, constantly striving to evolve in to a better person, constantly proving your worth (or at least feeling the need to), and constantly being underestimated.
Recovery is having a support group whether that be AA/NA, drug and alcohol free friends, or family.
I got clean on June 24, 2017, I had decided that I was finally sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. I realized that the only three paths my life would realistically end up taking were either jail, an institution, or death. After many failed attempts at getting clean, I made a decision that afternoon to turn my life over to my higher power and stop getting loaded for once and for all.
Since that day, it has not always been easy. Some days I have had to fight with myself tooth and nail to not make the decision to go back to the life where I can escape pain and reality. What I can say, though, is that my recovery has been the most beautiful and empowering thing I've ever experienced and I would not trade it for anything in this world. I'm grateful everyday to wake up with another day clean and sober.