CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — September is National Recovery Month. In honor of that, KRIS 6 News spoke with a woman who shared her story of breaking free from addiction. Today, she works at the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation, helping others on their own paths to recovery.

Stacey Nicole Soto is a Recovery Support Specialist at CBWF. She has worked there for about two years and is often seen speaking with clients or answering calls from those reaching out for help.

But just four years ago, Soto was fighting her own battle with opioid addiction, a time in her life she describes as incredibly difficult. Journey to recovery sparked a calling to help others heal

“I was broken, um, I was lost in my addiction. I lost everything: my kids, my job, my home,” said Soto.

It wasn’t until she hit her l

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