Josam Santana

I am a dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and self-motivation. I have a passion for helping others who are in need. I was addicted to drugs for 23 years. I have been free from that addiction for 14 years. As a child, I was in and out of many foster homes from birth till the the age of 18. My biological mother was an alcoholic and drug addict. I suffered abuse from her lifestyle, and it carried with me into my early adult life. My final foster care parents died in front of me and I was put out onto the streets. That is when my drug abuse started. after getting clean at the age of 41, My journey of healing began. At the age of 48, I found out that I had PTSD. That opened up a whole new world of healing. Its been a long process but I have overcome many of my traumas. Through teqniques such as EMDR, Brainspotting, and alot of therapy, I found myself at a place in life, especially after my injury through truck driving, yearning to help others find healing through their own life experiences and trauma. I was accepted into a training program as a Peer Support specialist. Through the training, I knew that this is the kind of work that I was meant to do. I am truly living proof that anything is possible. Thank You for your time.