At The Center for Great Expectations, our Roots to Recovery team is dedicated to meeting clients where they are and walking with them toward healing and stability. RD’s story shows just how powerful that support can be.
After years of methamphetamine use and facing time in prison, RD was given another path through Middlesex County Recovery Court and was referred to Roots to Recovery.
“My journey to Roots to Recovery began with a 15-year addiction to methamphetamines. Due to some poor choices, I was facing 5 years in prison when my lawyer recommended me to Middlesex County Recovery Court. I was then referred to Roots to Recovery IOP. The multifaceted care that I have received at Roots to Recovery has been truly life changing. They have helped me go from rock bottom to feeling the best that I have felt in 20-plus years – all while keeping me out of prison and helping me to overcome my addiction.”
One of the things that stood out to RD was the way the staff treated him throughout his recovery process.
“The staff, counselors, and director at Roots to Recovery have been so supportive and helpful in my journey. It has been evident every step of the way how much they truly care. They have empowered me and given me hope when I was hopeless.”
Today, RD is focused on the future with a new sense of hope and possibility.
“While I am not sure what the future holds, I know that it is full of possibilities. I’m so thankful to not be in prison and to now be 7 months sober. I am looking forward to regaining meaningful full-time employment and graduating from recovery court.”
RD’s progress is a testament not only to his own strength, but also to the commitment of a staff who never stop believing in second chances.
CGE’s Roots to Recovery program provides trauma-informed, relational care for adults navigating substance use and the challenges of recovery. Many have faced addiction, incarceration, and complex life circumstances before seeking help. At CGE, we help break that cycle.
Learn more about how we’re supporting individuals on the path to recovery and rebuilding their lives: www.cge-nj.org/roots-to-recovery
