Stories

At the core of the UNSHAME Kentucky campaign are the thousands of Kentuckians impacted by opioid use disorder. They are our parents, siblings, children, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. These are their stories.

Dec 13

O’Dell Wants To Spread Recovery Resources Widely

He works hard to spread tools like naloxone and fentanyl test strips to as many people as possible.

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Oct 24

Dr. Lionel Shares His Vision of Hope for the Future

Dr. Lionel is a treatment provider in Kentucky with over 20 years of experience in mental health and substance use disorder (SUD).

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Oct 15

Michelle Helps People Find Quality Care

Michelle works at a crisis stabilization unit called The Phoenix House.

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Jul 16

Alicia Values Accountability

For Alicia, being surrounded by others on the same path ended up being the support she needed.

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Jun 20

Sergeant Monty Leads with Compassion

Sergeant Monty knows community support can make all the difference.

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May 3

Melinda's Community Was There for Her

When Melinda found a treatment program with a supportive community, she knew she'd found something special.

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Apr 29

Shauna Values People

For Shauna, the most important thing in her life today, and her favorite part about her recovery journey, has been the people.

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Jul 17, 2023

Ridge Was Inspired to Show Care for Others

Ridge really cares about helping people in his community.

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Jul 17, 2023

Troy Shares his Story to Overcome Stigma

Sharing his story is one way that Troy is showing up for his community.

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Jul 17, 2023

Jesús Knows the Impact of Stigma

After being expelled from high school, Jesús felt alone, unworthy, and ashamed about being a person with a substance use disorder.

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Sep 19, 2022

JuaNita's Journey to Recovery with her Husband

JuaNita and her husband began their recovery journey together 26 years ago.

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Aug 22, 2022

Connection is at the Center of Liz's Life

Buying a house, getting engaged, living a life that's so much more than what she'd imagined.

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Jul 22, 2022

Brandi is Grateful for True Friendships

We're all here to support you, this whole recovery family, nationwide."

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Jul 21, 2022

Germaine Never Gave Up on Himself

Germaine is a single parent, an artist, a teacher, and a person in long-term recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD).

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May 13, 2022

Police Chief Nathan is Part of the Solution

Mayfield Police Chief Nathan Kent is committed to improving Graves County’s approach to harm reduction.

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May 3, 2022

Billy's Perspective Changed through Treatment

Billy knew that something in his life needed to change.

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Mar 24, 2022

Jenni Finds Community

Feeling connected, being part of a community, knowing that we're not going through it alone -- that's what life's about.

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Dec 131 min read

Community Impact

O’Dell Wants To Spread Recovery Resources Widely

He works hard to spread tools like naloxone and fentanyl test strips to as many people as possible.

Marissa Became Comfortable Setting Boundaries

Nov 261 min read

Family & Friends

Marissa Became Comfortable Setting Boundaries

Her journey has taught her to be more loving and understanding—especially toward herself.

Nov 201 min read

Recovery Journeys

Ashley Found So Much Beauty in Her Life

She lives each day to the fullest and spreads hope to so many others.

O’Dell Wants To Spread Recovery Resources Widely

He works hard to spread tools like naloxone and fentanyl test strips to as many people as possible.

Karyleen Changes the Narrative

Karyleen is passionate about supporting moms and pregnant women to access stigma free services.

Sergeant Monty Leads with Compassion

Sergeant Monty knows community support can make all the difference.

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