Together, we’re living proof that families can heal and recovery is possible.
We’ve sat in both chairs. Danny knows what it means to be the addict. Emily knows what it means to love one.
In 2007 I was found minutes from death after being ravaged by a drug addiction that progressed over 8 years. I lost everything and everyone. My life was a heaping pile of wreckage and shattered pieces that many believed could never be restored. I chose to fight for my life and one day at a time, I rebuilt all that was lost.
Today I am 19 years into sobriety and my greatest honor is to have the title of husband and father. Outside of those two critical roles my favorite place to be is on the front lines with families who are affected by addiction.
My unique perspective and experience allows me to understand and help families gain traction and make progress. Watching my story will help you understand why.
This year we celebrate 18 years of marriage and a beautiful life we've built together with our three kids. Looking at our family today, most people would never guess what recovery has required behind the scenes. Nobody prepared me for the fact that sobriety isn't the finish line—it's just the beginning.
I needed someone to teach me what boundaries to hold and how. I needed to understand how to keep another adult accountable without constantly doubting myself, questioning my instincts, or feeling guilty for expecting more. I needed to know what was mine to carry and how to support recovery without enabling old behaviors to follow us into the future.
Over time, I learned that Danny's progress wasn't just about his willingness—it was also about the strength of the structure around him. Recovery thrives in an environment of clarity, accountability, and consistency. Without confidence in my role, addiction could've continued to reclaim its space in our marriage, our home, and our future.
That's why Your Living Proof exists.
we believe...
We've seen it happen hundreds of times.
They aren't punishment. They're leadership.
The people carrying the burden shouldn't be left behind.
Understanding addiction matters. Knowing what to do next matters more.
Not by controlling—but by becoming steady and grounded.
When the family changes, everything changes.
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Family Advocate
Your Living Proof
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Family Recovery Strategist
Your Living Proof
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