Before entering Problem-Solving Court (often referred to as Drug Court), Mike Roper described his life in two words: chaotic and nonproductive. As a DJ working in clubs and bars, drugs were readily available, and one bad choice quickly became a lifestyle. But after several run-ins with the law, he was given a choice: seven to eight years in prison or Drug Court. Finally hitting rock bottom, Mike chose the path to recovery through Drug Court.
As long as I can remember, I struggled with feelings of not being good enough and overwhelming concerns about what other people thought of me. I always felt people didn't like me very much, making me feel unseen. I developed severe social anxiety, and the fear of failing or being rejected stopped me from pursuing opportunities to learn and grow.