According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration , more than 50 million American adults consider themselves to be in recovery from substance use. Despite this astronomical figure, however, those in recovery are often quiet about their journey, especially on the job, for fear it will cloud others’ view of their skill and/or professionalism — as was the case for Randy Bailin, project manager and roofing systems specialist at Valley Roofing & Repair , a locally owned leader in residential and commercial roofing restoration, repair and replacement.

“If you told me 10 years ago that I would be openly sharing my story with anyone, let alone clients and colleagues, I wouldn’t believe you,” he says.

After losing his father at just 16 years old, Bailin struggled with

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