My name is Melissa Grammer-Bailey, and I am a woman living in sustained recovery. Since February 2022, I have been on a journey marked by hardship, healing, and hope. Recovery hasn’t been a straight path for me—it’s been a winding road of struggle, reflection, resilience, and growth. Every twist and turn has shaped the person I am today.

Through this journey, I found not only my strength, but also my voice and passion. I now serve as a Peer Recovery Coach with Advocates for Recovery Colorado, where I have the privilege of walking alongside others as they explore and define their own pathways to recovery.

Today, I live with intention and purpose. Recovery has taught me to show up fully—for myself and for others—and to embrace each day with gratitude, compassion, and courage.