Sue Polston shares her powerful story of how she went from a felon to the Executive Director of Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness
My recovery would have happened a lot sooner if I had peer support.
For 12 years, Sue Polston struggled with the aftermath of a trauma that led her down a path of mental wellness challenges, substance use and incarceration.
Click the video on the left to hear Sue tell her powerful story of transformation—how becoming a Peer Support Specialist changed her life and empowered her to become a leader, advocate, and the driving force behind Sunrise. Now 12 years into her wellness journey, Sue has led Sunrise from a two-person team to an organization with over 70 Peer Support Specialists who are able to earn a stable, secure wage and support their families.
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