HELPING PEOPLE IN
EARLY RECOVERY
217 Recovery is a resource for those affected by addiction. A place for help and a place for inspiration. Without hope and inspiration, recovery can seem impossible. 217 Recovery is a group of recovering individuals with substance use disorder who promote fun in recovery.
231-421-1903
945 E Eighth St Suite B
Traverse City, MI 49686
Jesse Smoker
MDHHS Certified Peer Recovery Coach
Sobriety is a gift that has been given to me. I don't take it for granted and I hold it very close. It's a miracle I'm alive today. The life I lived before was lonely, dark, and full of pain and misery.
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Jesse's Story
For a long time, Jesse lived with dreams that felt impossibly out of reach—a stable home, a loving family, kids, and even a dog. He prayed many times for something to change, but for a long while, change felt like just a distant hope.
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Through hard work, determination, and faith, Jesse's life slowly began to transform. Working with a sponsor, attending meetings, helping others, and staying connected to God laid the foundation for his recovery. Brick by brick, day by day, Jesse rebuilt his life into something he once thought was impossible.
Today, Jesse is living the promises of recovery. The dreams he once doubted are now becoming his reality. And he knows it’s all possible because he made one powerful choice—not to pick up, just for today.
Jesse’s journey is a reminder that life doesn’t come with a handbook—and neither does parenting—but by leaning on our peers, showing up, and doing our best each day, we give ourselves the chance to build something beautiful.
At 217 Recovery, Jesse uses his story, experience, and heart for service to inspire and support others walking their own path toward recovery and hope.
Jesse's Videos
Recovery Story with Jesse Smoker
