
Stephanie Porter
Recovery Coach
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible"
About Stephanie Porter
Hi, I’m Stephanie. I am driven by the belief that every person—whether living with addiction or loving someone who is—deserves the chance to rise, rebuild, and rediscover themselves.
For over 20 years, I stood beside family members facing alcohol and drug addiction, and as a family foster carer.
While I was supporting everyone else, I tried to carry the weight alone, telling myself I was strong enough, capable enough, responsible enough. Eventually, I stopped living and began merely existing.
In my search for escape, I fell into a gambling addiction—something I never believed could happen to me. It felt like a friend at first: a place to disappear when life became too heavy. But instead of comfort, it took pieces of me I didn’t think I could lose. I reached a point where I no longer knew who I was.
Reaching out for help became the turning point of my life. I was held, heard, and reminded of my worth. I began the journey back to myself. I know firsthand that healing isn’t just possible—it’s powerful. It rebuilds identity, restores hope, and transforms lives.
My purpose is to offer the support so no one has to face their pain alone.