How Lived Experience Can Change Lives | Vanessa Needles

Vanessa Needles, a peer support specialist in South Dakota, shares her lived experience, including her journey through addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges. She recently became a peer specialist and is excited to use her experiences to support others. Vanessa describes peer support as using one’s lived experience to provide a light for others going through similar experiences. She emphasizes the importance of the bond that comes from shared pain and the unique connection that peers can offer.

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