After being injured in a serious car accident at the age of 23, Tyler of New Britain developed an addiction to prescription painkillers. Going through periods of withdrawal and relapse, he tried several treatment options but couldn’t find one that worked for him. He began a relationship with a woman who was also struggling with […]

Ryan first found himself behind bars at age 16, and would ultimately spend 20 years of his life incarcerated. Each time he was released, he would relapse into using heroin and crack cocaine, and commit crimes that sent him back to prison. He felt like he was trapped in a cycle of addiction and violence. […]

Diagnosed at birth as being on the spectrum, Lee has been coping with mental health issues his entire life. He struggled to make social connections in school, where he was often bullied. After graduating from high school, he spent time in different psychiatric wards and didn’t know what direction his life would take. With assistance […]

For ten years, Martina of Middletown struggled with a serious addiction problem. She had started using marijuana at age 12, and turned to cocaine after dropping out of college. One day, determined to do better for herself and her children, she walked into St. John Church in Middletown and spoke with a priest. This marked […]

Meet Jack Perch, a 9-year-old from New London who brought his community together to pay tribute to a snowy egret who was violently attacked by two young men at nearby Ocean Beach. Jack organized an event to help his neighbors process the violent act and show respect for nature. “Those animals are like friends. The […]