Meet Us Monday profile: Quentin

Meet Us Monday: Quentin, House Leader

Posted: April 10, 2023 | Author: Real Life Staff

Meet Quentin, a graduate and one of our Peer House Leaders. Quentin credits REAL LIFE with saving his life. He was an alcoholic, in and out of incarceration from a young age. He had a motorcycle accident in which he almost lost his life. Because he was impaired at the time, he was arrested after he left the hospital. The judge released him on bond into REAL LIFE. Quentin feels God is looking out for him everyday and he thanks God everyday.

At REAL LIFE, he found the positive in everyday life. In the past alcohol had ruled his life; through programming, he learned he had not been living, but barely existing. He had time to reflect on his past behaviors and consequences. REAL LIFE gave Quentin the structure, tools, support network, and pathway to a happy, sober and positive life.

The people at REAL LIFE were supportive and believed in him. Quentin especially enjoyed Ervin’s classes. He remembers one of Ervin’s quotes, “You cannot take out what you do not put in. You must put in the work to receive a positive outcome.” Quentin listened to everyone at REAL LIFE and applied what he learned. His fellow Lifers were on the same path and were very supportive of each other. They encouraged each other to succeed and are like one big family. Quentin wants to give back to the community and hopes his story will inspire others, especially children.

Quentin owns his own business, Ace Quality Counter Tops, LLC. He sub-contracts for marble, granite and quartz counter tops, bathrooms and tile work. He hopes one day to add another crew. REAL LIFE has helped him re-establish a relationship with his family. It was not until he was sober that he realized how much he had distanced himself from his family and friends. He hopes to return home to his wife and children soon.

Advice he would give others is reach out to someone you can trust – there is always someone willing to help you. Do not try to do it on your own. Double check your thinking before you do anything you will regret. Remain humble and think of the consequences of your actions. And last but not least, Quentin says to find a program such as REAL LIFE.

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