Hi. I'm Mike Paddleford, and I Recover Loud! In 2002, an injury at work took me down a road I never imagined I'd ever be on. What I saw as a way to earn some extra money each month, opiates became my addiction, and it cost me more than I could have ever earned. Over the next 16 years, I lost everything I had ever worked for; my money, my family, and almost my life. On Nov 3, 2018, my wife and I, both, found a way to recovery. My journey wasn't easy, and it didn't work immediately. But I was determined not to use. After being kicked out of every program I entered, I lived in my car for 8 months, sleeping in parking lots and rest areas, until I was finally allowed to move home with my wife. Learning how to live together again, we started sharing our journey in our Facebook group, "Recovery on the Road." We provide hope, connection, and recovery resources to people from all over the world. I currently work as a Registered Peer Recovery Coach in Lewiston, Maine. I returned to college online, and I am working towards a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. Recently, my wife and I started a tv talk show, "Recover Loud" working to end the stigma of Substance Use Disorder. The show airs on the local public broadcast station, as well as on our YouTube channel. I live my life in recovery doing whatever it takes. I Recover Loud so everyone will know, that recovery IS possible.
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You can also email us at Ashley@Recovery-Revolution.org, Brett@Recovery-Revolution.org or Carl@Recovery-Revolution.org
