Building Bridges: Connecting Communities Through Recovery

Michael shares his inspiring journey from navigating gang influences and addiction in Hartford, Connecticut, to becoming a dedicated recovery coach and volunteer manager at the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR). Through personal stories, Michael illustrates the challenges and triumphs of his recovery journey, the influential role of his family and faith, and how he has turned his life's experiences into a mission to help others.  00:00 Introduction to Recovery Matters Podcast00:34 Meet Your Hosts: Phil and Sandy Valentine01:22 Celebrating Milestones in Recovery01:46 Introducing Michael Serrano: The Peacemaker02:03 Michael's Journey: From Volunteer to Manager02:56 The Story Behind 'The Peacemaker'03:05 Michael's Early Life and Struggles05:25 The Turning Point: Starting Recovery06:28 Challenges and Support in Recovery12:22 Finding a New Path with CCAR17:36 Michael's First Steps into Recovery18:06 A Memorable Women's Meeting19:29 Understanding the Meaning of Recovery21:23 Volunteering and Training Experiences23:28 The Art of Recovery Coaching24:45 Impactful Moments in the Emergency Department30:52 Personal Pathways to Recovery33:26 Michael's Creative Expression34:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ----Across the Web----🌎 CCAR Website https://www.ccar.us✉️ Donate: https://ccar.us/donate/🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Apple Music): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/1wGUMMO...🗣Recovery Matters Podcast TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@recoverymatterspodcast?🗣Recovery Matters Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/recoverymatterspodcast/🗣CCAR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCAR4Recovery📸CCAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccar4recovery🐦CCAR Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccar4recovery