Shayn confronted use disorders as a youth, but successfully used SMART Recovery to overcome them and thrive, and now also hosts SMART Recovery meetings for teens who need help. Go Shayn! Everyone at SMART Recovery is delighted to work with you and proud of what you are accomplishing!
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So glad you are working with teens, Shayne. I agree, they need support and I think you connect so well because of your own experiences and knowledge you have of SMART Recovery. Nice work, my friend.
Sam
Great story and inspiring outcome bringing SMART to those in need. Win for Shayn, win for the community, and win for SMART. Thank you!
Great efforts on your part Shayn!
Well done 🙂
Well said Shayn. Thanks for your input.
Keep it SMART!!