After more than 15 years battling addiction—primarily to alcohol, but with other substances mixed in—Mitchell found himself at death’s door, both physically and emotionally. He had tried every way he knew to stop, but nothing lasted. Addiction cost him his health, his role as a father, and nearly his life. At his lowest point, he had gained over 200 pounds, flatlined in a hospital bed, and lost the will to live.

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Everything changed when someone reached out. That act of kindness led Mitchell to a Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program, and eventually, to long-term recovery.

Today, Mitchell is healthy, hopeful, and thriving—rebuilding his life alongside his son and helping others do the same. Recovery not only helped him heal old wounds and restore broken relationships, but also led him to a career in peer support, where he now walks with others through their early recovery journeys.