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I was happy for the opportunity to challenge myself by taking this class and obtaining the Certified Recovery Support Specialist certification. The motivating factor was knowing that getting this knowledge and skills would serve and enhance the lives of so many. Having a lived experience and understanding of the reality of life after addiction and now being a success story made me much more determined to acquire this certification and start changing lives. In addition to being educated, the class allowed me to hear different opinions, experiences, and stories of survival, which raised my awareness and made me more prepared for future challenges I might face while assisting others. I was given many tools. I learned so much about dual diagnosis that I wasn’t aware of. Also, once I passed the exam, my organization gave me a raise in pay, which was very much needed, and I will be expanding my case management role, which I am very much looking forward to.