This is Chris, a volunteer at Recovery Cafe San Jose, in recovery himself, as well as the facilitator of the cafe’s new LGBTQ+ Affinity Group. Chris shares his story of coming out and recovery.
“I was given the gift of recovery. Someone threw me a lifeline. I got to re-write my story. I have the choice to give back – to be the role model I never had. It’s a gift.”
You can see more stories in this series here.
Sketch Away: Travels with my sketchbook 
This series is so moving. I think I don’t know a single person whose life hasn’t been affected by addiction in some way. These portraits and stories show us not only the individual but also portray the larger community that touches us all. Thank you!
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Thank you for sharing a PRIDE sketch!
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Frankye, this is the 2nd in a series you will see over this month. Here is #1: https://sketchaway.wordpress.com/2021/06/02/faces-of-recovery-pride-month-stories/
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His story both breaks my heart and heals it. I admire him so much.
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Very powerful sketch and story. Thank you for this.
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Interesting story, I really like how you captured his face.
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So glad that you are back doing these. Each one is so moving.
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Thanks Shari. I am glad to be back and connecting in the world too!
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