Sobriety is not the opposite of addiction: The peer specialist story | Melissa Dittberner | TEDxUSD

[@straightupcarellc7554]

Thank you for this Dr. Mo! Increasing awareness of Peer Specialists and all they do is so important.

[@stunz33d]

Love you and love this message Dr Mo Payne! You are a light in this world for many.

[@StevenWimberly-oq5kv]

Dr. Mo u are truly living n your purpose. Your story is very impactful to me. Im motivated to give back n a positive way. So Powerful!

[@mlinternetconsultingandmar4485]

Powerful talk Dr. Dittberner! Such an inspiration.

[@faiqnet923]

You are great message to the world. Bless you for sharing.

[@faiqnet923]

Thanks too

[@wilysem]

So powerful!

[@Shannon-California]

thank you for enlightening me

[@mattf1229]

Caffeine, nicotine and social media, I feel attacked right now!! 😂

[@HopefulOptimist]

Are there growth opportunities for Peer Specialists? My bipolar disorder led to a 20-month incarceration, but my prior career was sales / account management for FinTech orgs. The CPS role seems like a way out of the menial labor jobs I'm now facing (retail), but is there anywhere to go in the field beyond the role and $17 / hour? I like the idea of the job, I just hope there's a possibility to build a life on the salary.

[@SylentCommotions]

Based on what I've learned while going through my training you'd still be qualified based on your lived experience. Had people in my group who were in jail for years and I deal with bipolar disorder as well. Just try and apply in your state and hopefully make it through the interview process. Don't pass the first time then you can always try again. Don't give up. 😊

[@SylentCommotions]

As far as pay not sure yet but there are levels to this that you can move up in with more training