10/09/2026
Recovery is a journey marked by connection, hope, and resilience. This month, we're sharing personal recovery stories from the OASAS community.
As James S. shares, "My journey reflects how connection saved my life and reshaped my purpose. I once carried the weight of trauma, instability, and broken relationships, but recovery introduced me to people who saw my value before I could see it myself. Through peer support, counseling, and spiritual grounding. I learned that healing happens in community, not alone. Today, I serve others using my lived experience to help restore hope in every aspect of life."
Whether you're in recovery, a family member, friend, colleague, ally or advocate, these stories inspire hope, reduce stigma and celebrate the many pathways to recovery.
