My name is Hannah Laisure and I work as a Peer Support Specialist at RECONNECTED Foundation, I have the privilege of guiding others on their journey toward healing from addiction and mental health challenges. Having walked this path myself, I bring a deep sense of empathy, lived experience, and a commitment to helping others find their own journey of recovery. Connecting with others, providing positive support, actively listening, and helping individuals set and reach their recovery goals are my driving force in this work.
I have been in recovery since January 14th, 2023, and my journey to healing has been both transformative and ongoing. Alongside my recovery from addiction, I have endured a long journey of working through my own mental health struggles. Recognizing and addressing both mental health and substance use has been crucial to my healing journey. Recovery can mean many different things and navigating my path has including healing all parts of myself. Finding ways to regulate through meditation, breath exercise, art therapy, hiking, and connecting with others has been my primary pathways to recovery and I hope to work those aspects in to the work I do with others. Reconnecting with myself and the world around me has been an essential part of my process, offering me peace and perspective as I navigate this journey.
Growing up in Eagle County, I have always called Colorado home. I spent the last 10 years in Denver and recently moved back to my hometown of Eagle, CO. The mountains, with their tranquil and calming energy, continue to play a pivotal role in my recovery, offering me a space for reflection and growth. Education has played a huge role in my personal recovery as well. Learning just how substance use affects the brain, and our overall health has helped me overcome many of the struggle’s substance use presents. I am currently pursuing my Certified Addiction Technician certification at Colorado Mountain College, with plans to continue my education to further support myself and others in their recovery journeys. Helping others on their journey is my purpose and I’m dedicated to finding ways to decrease the stigma surrounding
substance use disorder and those suffering from mental health struggles.
Every day, I am inspired by the resilience of those I work with and strive to offer the same hope and support that has helped me reclaim my own life. Healing can be difficult but also so rewarding and life changing. Recovery is possible, and through connection, compassion, and education, we can all find a way forward.