Meet Us Monday: Scott, House Leader

Posted: September 11, 2023 | Author: Real Life Staff

Meet Scott, a Peer House Leader and recent graduate from the REAL LIFE Program. He had been in and out of jail, rehab centers and detox centers throughout his entire life. While under the influence of alcohol and drugs, he dove into a swimming pool and ended up temporarily paralyzed. After that a friend, who was a REAL LIFE graduate, told him about the program.

Scott says REAL LIFE has helped him turn his life around like no other program by holding him accountable. He says the staff is very helpful, especially Young, his Pathway Navigator, who always held him accountable.

Through REAL LIFE Scott learned about himself, his triggers, and how to think before he acts. When he is upset or stressed, he has learned to take deep breaths and take some time by himself to think. He found the Real Life with REAL LIFE curriculum and workbook to be especially helpful. Taking the time to write things down and reflect helped him see things differently than in the past. He now always tries to think before he acts.

He is currently working on getting his driver’s license and, using the tools he learned at REAL LIFE, he is saving money and working to improve his credit score. He is excited to get his license and a car so he can visit his son more often.

Scott’s advice to others in the program is to listen, be smart, and work the program. Take the advice you are given; this is your chance for a reset button and to better yourself.

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