Recovery is not just about surviving—it’s about transforming and reclaiming life. For Brian Sutton, that transformation has been profound. His story is a testament to the power of resilience, the promise of recovery, and the importance of community support. From battling polysubstance addiction and experiencing multiple overdoses to rebuilding his life and business, Sutton has emerged as a leader and advocate for those still struggling. Sutton grew up in a loving and comfortable home, yet inside, he felt an unshakable void. He describes it as a “lack of calm, a constant sense of worry that I was not enough, that I did not fit in—a space full of negative self-judgment and the constant feeling that something in me was ‘wrong’ or ‘missing.’” Substances, he says, took away those inhibitions and gave him a false sense of connection with the world. But that illusion came at a steep cost, pulling him into years of addiction and eventual incarceration. His journey included multiple overdoses, many of which required naloxone for revival. “I overdosed countless times,” he recalls. “I estimate I was revived using Narcan or another chemical reversal method by first responders about 25 to 30 times over 15 years.”