SOS: Sharing our Stories

Robby spent years caught in the hustle and consequences of the streets before finding a turning point through a Therapeutic Community (TC) program while incarcerated. That experience reshaped his path.

Today, as Co-Founder of Elevate Recovery Homes, Robby pours his energy into guiding people who are fighting the same battles he once faced. His message is simple: change is possible when someone shows you a different way to live.

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We are so excited to welcome back Benito "Benny" Martinez.  Benny joined us when he had passed his first year in recovery.  And returns to update us and share for the first time on FLO 107.1 

Benny’s journey through addiction led him to the same recovery program that helped save his life, Hazelbrook Sober Living. Today, he gets to work with Hazelbrook TSZ program as a person with lived experience, helping others find hope and a path forward.

Hear his powerful story of recovery and growth

Brittany Tapia used drugs as a way to cope, to numb the hurt and to survive what felt unbearable. What began as an escape slowly turned into addiction, pulling her deeper into a place she never intended to go.

Through faith, surrender, and a relationship with God , Brittany found the strength to rebuild her life from the inside out.

Her journey is proof that no matter how deep the pain, no matter how heavy the addiction, there is always a way out.

This is a story of redemption.

A story of hope.

We’re bringing you a story that’s raw, real, and straight from the heart. 

Ryan Hobert was running and gunning from a young age. Fast life. Fast money. No brakes. That road led to years behind bars and losses that hit hard, missed funerals, missed moments, missed family. The kind of pain that doesn’t just go away.

Rock bottom came when Ryan realized something had to change. And instead of staying stuck in the cycle, he made a decision to flip the script.

From the yard to the front lines of recovery, Ryan found purpose through service. Today, he’s giving back, showing up for the same family and community he once hurt. Living proof that redemption isn’t just a word… it’s action. 💯

This is what recovery looks like.
This is transformation.

We share the journey of Josh Rosales, a story rooted in pain, survival, and the power of transformation. 

Josh grew up in Montbello, surrounded by challenges most people never have to face. He had his first drink and smoked before the age of ten. By eleven, he was already locked up. Before turning twenty-one, Josh had been shot, stabbed, beaten, and hit by a car, living a life shaped by violence and trauma. 

At just 21 years old, Josh was sentenced to life without parole. For years, he believed he would never walk the streets as a free man again. But instead of giving up, Josh chose to change. He educated himself, became an advocate for justice reform, and fought for a second chance, not just for himself, but for others like him. 

After 19 years inside, Josh is home. Today, he’s a peer recovery coach and mentor, pouring back into the very community he came from and proving that transformation is real.

Josh’s story is a powerful reminder that no sentence defines your worth, no past determines your future, and change is always possible.

We’re honored to share the story of Tranquility JosieAnne Ballenger, a voice rooted in honesty, healing, and hope. Through her journey and her work, Tranquility is creating space for the conversations that matter most.

As the Founder and Owner of Dogstar Recovery, Tranquility is committed to fostering real, meaningful dialogue about life, recovery, growth, and what it looks like to keep showing up. even when things are hard. Her work is grounded in compassion, vulnerability, and a deep belief in the power of connection. 

Tranquility’s story isn’t just about where she’s been, it’s about how she continues to transform her experiences into impact. By sharing her truth, she reminds others that they are not alone, that their voices matter, and that change is always possible. 

We’re grateful for the light she brings and the way she lifts up voices that deserve to be heard.

We’re proud to share the powerful story of Pete, a journey marked by survival, surrender, and second chances. 

Pete has lived through more than one coma, spent time in prison, and battled the kind of addiction that takes everything it touches. There were moments when it seemed like the story might end there. But recovery stepped in and gave Pete something he never expected, a second chance at life. 

Today, Pete is choosing to use that chance with intention. Through his work with Hazelbrook Sober Living, he’s committed to doing things differently, showing up with honesty, consistency, and compassion. He’s becoming the person he once needed, proof that change is possible when we decide to live it out.

Pete’s story reminds us that no matter how many times life knocks us down, it’s never too late to rise, rebuild, and walk a new path forward.

Tabitha knows what it means to survive. She has lived through homelessness, poverty, and the pain of being separated from her children.

Through grit, growth, and relentless determination, she rebuilt her life from the ground up. 

Today, Tabitha leads a street outreach team supporting people still living on the margins. Tabitha has earned her Master’s degree and is reunited with her children.

Her story speaks to restoration, purpose, and what’s possible when people are given, and take, the chance to change.

Shout out to all the angels in disguise!

This week, we’re honored to share the powerful story of Kareem Hassan Alaziz Pasha, a journey marked by addiction, deep loss, and life-altering physical trauma, but also by healing, hope, and renewed purpose.

Kareem opens up about the moments that nearly broke him and the people who helped carry him when he couldn’t move forward on his own. Through the unwavering love of family and the strength of community, he found connection, resilience, and a new path ahead.

His story is a reminder that healing doesn’t happen in isolation, that connection matters, and no matter how heavy life gets, we are never truly alone. Thank you, Kareem, for sharing your strength, your truth, and your journey with us.

This week on Sharing Our Stories, we’re honored to welcome Ginger Aber, a powerful example of what recovery in action truly looks like.

     Ginger’s journey is one marked by struggle, perseverance, and transformation. After years of addiction, she found healing through the therapeutic community, and that healing opened the door to something bigger than herself. Today, Ginger pours her lived experience into service working at Advanced Pathways. Her work helps disrupt cycles of homelessness and create sustainable futures rooted in dignity, compassion, and real support.

     Ginger’s story reminds us that recovery doesn’t stop with personal healing, it creates pathways forward for entire communities. Sharing Our Stories airs at 9pm on Flo 107.1 every Sunday night.  FloDenver.com Join us for a conversation filled with hope, purpose, and the power of giving back.

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