My name is Daphnie and I’m a living testament to the power of transformation. Not too long ago, I was facing the darkest moments of my life—caught in the grips of addiction, staring down the barrel of a life sentence in prison, branded by the habitual offender label. My days were a blur of chaos, self-destruction, and hopelessness. I had lost everything—my sense of self, my freedom, my future. But somewhere deep inside, a small part of me refused to give up. I knew there had to be a better way to live, but I had no idea how to find it. That’s when I made the decision to leave everything behind—my old life, the people who enabled my addiction, the streets that held nothing but memories of despair. I walked away from it all, searching for a place where I could start over. That place was CSTL When I arrived, I was broken, lost, and terrified. But for the first time in a long time, I felt safe. CSTL  became my sanctuary, a place where I could finally confront my demons without fear of judgment or rejection. It wasn’t easy—recovery never is. But within those walls, I found the support, the guidance, and the community I needed to start putting the pieces of my life back together. CSTL gave me the space to rediscover who I really am, without the fog of addiction clouding my vision. It taught me how to live again—how to find joy in the little things, how to connect with others in meaningful ways, and how to love myself, flaws and all. It was in that safe place that I learned to forgive myself for the mistakes of my past and to believe in the possibility of a brighter future. Today, I’m living proof that no matter how far you’ve fallen, it’s never too late to rise again. I’ve left behind the life that once chained me to addiction and despair. I’m free now! free from the substances that once controlled me, free from the fear of prison, free to be the person I was always meant to be. Recovery isn’t just about staying clean; it’s about rebuilding your life from the ground up and finding a way to live that makes you proud. I owe my life to CStL and the incredible people who walked this journey with me. They believed in me when I couldn’t believe in myself, and they gave me the tools to turn my life around. I’m grateful every day for the second chance I’ve been given, and I hope my story can inspire others to find their own path to recovery, no matter how impossible it may seem. If I can do it so can you! You just gotta make the first step and call. It will be the best decision of your life! I promise!!! 🖤💜🖤💜