"The answer is simple: your past doesn't define your future, and everyone deserves a second chance. I'm living this truth after overcoming an addiction that nearly killed me. I am now sober, running a business that brings me joy and fulfillment."
"When you're a functioning addict, your new normal is under the influence. If I didn't have drugs, I didn't feel normal. Still, I kept getting high while holding down my job."
"I knew I was in trouble when my dealer didn't pick up one day, and I started to throw up from withdrawal. In 2011, someone offered me heroin, and that's when my addiction truly escalated."
Lisa Devine struggled with substance abuse for six years, beginning with alcohol and marijuana in college before progressing to heroin addiction in New York City. After being arrested on drug-related charges in 2016, court intervention forced her into a 5-day detox program. Though she initially relapsed, genuine personal change followed, leading to sustained sobriety. Devine now operates 2nd Chance Candles, an arts-and-crafts studio in Queens that brings her joy and fulfillment. Her business name reflects her philosophy that past struggles do not determine future potential, and she demonstrates that everyone deserves a second chance at recovery and success.
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