I’m in recovery and originally from New York. I know what it feels like to be tired and alone. But I also know how much it means when someone makes sure you are seen and heard. That’s what I try to give people now. Recovery helped me get my family back and start showing up for the people I love. When I came to Hope, I didn’t have much, but I found support and people who cared. Now I get to be part of that as the gentle giant on staff. I believe everyone deserves a chance to feel safe, supported, and hopeful about their future.
I’m originally from Maryland, and a couple years ago I never could’ve imagined living in New Hampshire—let alone working at a recovery center and helping others find freedom. I came up here for extended care, walked through the doors at Hope for a meeting, and never looked back. I started volunteering, got to know the people, and saw how recovery really works when we all come together. The mountains, the beach, the way the community supports each other—it’s nothing like what I was used to, and I fell in love with it. Recovery gave me a life bigger than the little box I used to live in, and now I get to help others build a life beyond what they ever thought possible. What matters most to me is God, family, friends, and giving back. I try to show up as my authentic self—kind, honest, non-judgmental, and ready to help.
I’m originally from Maryland, and a couple years ago I never could’ve imagined living in New Hampshire—let alone working at a recovery center and helping others find freedom. I came up here for extended care, walked through the doors at Hope for a meeting, and never looked back. I started volunteering, got to know the people, and saw how recovery really works when we all come together. The mountains, the beach, the way the community supports each other—it’s nothing like what I was used to, and I fell in love with it. Recovery gave me a life bigger than the little box I used to live in, and now I get to help others build a life beyond what they ever thought possible. What matters most to me is God, family, friends, and giving back. I try to show up as my authentic self—kind, honest, non-judgmental, and ready to help.
I’m a person in long-term recovery, and I’ve learned that showing up—honestly and with an open heart—is what keeps me connected, grounded, and growing. Recovery has taught me the power of community, self-care, and being willing to say, “I don’t know, but I’m open.” In my work and in my life, I try to help others find their light and remember that even when the glass feels empty, it can always be refilled.
Sharna Steinhart is a person in long-term recovery. Sharna enjoys spending time with friends and family, is a music enthusiast, art (especially capturing life’s beauty through photography), writing, astrology, numerology, and adventuring outdoors.
Sharna has a deep passion for helping others recover and find their light withinin both her professional and personal life. She has learned through her experience prior to and during recovery the importance of community, self-care, honesty, open-mindedness, willingness to receive help and the power in saying, “I don’t know, but I’m open” and showing up whenever we can despite whatever challenges we may be faced with. She has an immense gratitude for recovery and the ability that being fully immersed in it has given her to maintain and deepen her connection with others. She has a glass is half full perspective on life and in the moments that’s difficult to see, then the glass is refillable when we move in the right direction.
I’m a person in long-term recovery, and I’ve learned that showing up—honestly and with an open heart—is what keeps me connected, grounded, and growing. Recovery has taught me the power of community, self-care, and being willing to say, “I don’t know, but I’m open.” In my work and in my life, I try to help others find their light and remember that even when the glass feels empty, it can always be refilled.
I’m a person in recovery who spent many years caught in addiction and the challenges that came with it. Today, I use my past to fuel my purpose and support others the way people once supported me. I lead with empathy, energy, and a big heart, and I like to make sure people feel understood rather than alone. I love golf, baseball, softball, writing poetry, having fun, and bringing connection into the work I do. Helping others is one of the greatest gifts recovery has given me, and I’m grateful I get to show up for people the way others showed up for me.
I’m a person in recovery who spent many years caught in addiction and the challenges that came with it. Today, I use my past to fuel my purpose and support others the way people once supported me. I lead with empathy, energy, and a big heart, and I like to make sure people feel understood rather than alone. I love golf, baseball, softball, writing poetry, having fun, and bringing connection into the work I do. Helping others is one of the greatest gifts recovery has given me, and I’m grateful I get to show up for people the way others showed up for me.
I’m a person in long-term recovery, and being a dad to my two boys has given my life purpose and direction. I spend my time with my family—fishing, gardening, hiking—and helping others find a better way to live. Recovery gave me this life, and I’m grateful for every step forward.
I’m a person in long-term recovery, and being a dad to my two boys has given my life purpose and direction. I spend my time with my family—fishing, gardening, hiking—and helping others find a better way to live. Recovery gave me this life, and I’m grateful for every step forward.
