Graduate Stories

Wendy’s alcohol and drug use started at about the age of 20. “I was able to use drugs to escape from my emotions and not

While still in middle school, Katelyn was introduced to alcohol, marijuana, and prescription medication. “I was always the youngest of the kids I was hanging

“I come from a small little mountain town, and I’ve succeeded by leaps and bounds at TROSA, “ shares TROSA graduate Joe. “I want to

Jerry had a happy childhood growing up in Sanford, North Carolina in the 1960s. His father worked in lumber, then became a Marine. His mother

“I’m so proud of the woman that I am today. I can look at myself in the mirror now…and I love myself!” Those are the

“I think my story is nothing short of a miracle,” shares Elisha. “If it weren’t for TROSA, I wouldn’t be here today.” She had to

Alex is from the Triangle, North Carolina region. She was in active addiction for 12 years before starting her recovery at TROSA. Growing up, Alex

Harvey, age 55, is from New Bern, North Carolina. Harvey’s journey with substance use began in high school. A skilled artisan, Harvey had the opportunity

Dymont started using drugs when he was 15. Today, he is a recent TROSA graduate who has changed his life. “For a long time, I