"Early in my career as a peer recovery specialist - I met a young mother who continued to use drugs while pregnant. She was crushed that she was unable to be the mother to her newborn son that she wanted to be. Together we set recovery goals. As the months went by, she began to achieve them. I felt so proud of her. Each day, she diligently walked her path to recovery. It led her home to her boy. I'm grateful to her. She showed me that with love, compassion, and understanding, anyone can recovery. Thanks to her, I work from my heart. I love this work!" - Kevin Monterio, RICARES Senior Peer Recovery Specialist