Five years ago, Danny Ellerd was homeless, severely ill, and injecting fentanyl and heroin. He shares how unexpected dignity, hospital care, detox, sober living, accountability, and ordinary daily choices began a recovery journey that led to family, service, two college degrees, and helping others find housing.

Ryan Perry traces his path from trauma, grief, depression, and painkiller use to opioid addiction, devastating losses, and three overdoses. Recovery began when he stopped waiting to be saved and focused on accountability and one small decision at a time - a lived-experience story for Recovery Month.