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Our Stories: Into the Light

2025 November, Our Stories: Into the Light

Into the Light | Michael  | November 2025

Our spotlight story this month shines on the courage it takes to live with honesty—the kind that transforms recovery into leadership. Michael shares the importance of channeling lived experience into service.

As part of the Live Tampa Bay Peer Recovery Specialist Training Program, he’s preparing to help others navigate their own recovery journeys with honesty and compassion. His commitment reflects the heart of our regional recovery movement: peers lifting up peers, and individuals transforming experience into purpose.

Michael’s journey is a powerful reminder that recovery grows stronger when we lead with openness—at home, at work, and within our communities. Every story like his helps illuminate the path forward for someone still finding their way into the light.

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