Maya Noble is a beautiful, intelligent, and vibrant woman. Maya grew up in North Portland and is not a stranger to drugs, crime, violence, and complete hopelessness. Although Maya had 4 children to raise, she found herself caught up in the grips of a serious drug addiction. Wanting a better life for herself but not seeing a way out, Maya sought help through the 12-Step Anonymous program of recovery.

Maya recently celebrated 16 years of sobriety and has more than one reason to celebrate. Since being in recovery she has mended relationships with her children, went back to school for her GED, and now pursues her master’s degree in Social Work. She has a career in Health & Mental Health practices, owns her own home, and raises her youngest child and grandchild, both under the age of 10. Maya was one of the first faces I saw when I came into recovery.

She welcomed me, encouraged me, and supported me as if I was the most important person in the world. She is poised, kind, and driven. Most important, Maya is sober and leads a life of dignity and integrity during a time young women need someone to look up to most. Don’t miss this heart-wrenching episode of Maya giving an intimate account of her battle with drugs and alcohol, and her journey through recovery. You’ll walk away feeling, if Maya can do it, anyone can!

Do you feel like giving up? Has your life become out of control? Listen to this podcast and seek help at your nearest treatment center.

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