“Nine years ago, I was fighting for my life with no safety net. I’ve lived the struggle, carried the weight of stigma, and know the pain of feeling unseen, unheard, and left behind. Those experiences shaped me, but they didn’t define the end of my story. Today, I am the safety net for others. I do this work because I’ve witnessed both the damage of judgment and the healing power of compassion. I became the person I once needed, so I can stand beside those who need it now. Every life matters, and every life deserves a chance—including yours.”
Dominique Marcus
Outreach Coordinator
Veltex Recovery Center
