Diana Wesley: From Darkness to Purpose—A Powerful Journey of Recovery and Giving Back
Voices of Hope Maryland proudly celebrates Diana Wesley, our recent graduate of the Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Program. Diana's journey has been powerful and transformative, marked by resilience, purpose, and a deep commitment to supporting others in their own paths to recovery.
Diana’s story began in Cecil County, where she first discovered the meaning of community and friendship. Despite early challenges and difficult choices that led her away to Michigan, Diana found her purpose there—realizing her passion for helping others facing similar struggles.
Her return to Cecil County marked a significant turning point. At one of her life's lowest moments, Diana encountered Voices of Hope through our Syringe Services Program (SSP). The genuine compassion and acceptance she experienced ignited a new spark within her. Reflecting on that impactful moment, Diana pledged, “If I ever make it out of this alive, I want to help others the way they helped me.”
Choosing life over struggle, Diana pursued treatment in Baltimore and soon found herself providing support to others in the very facility where she recovered. Driven by her newfound purpose, she returned to Cecil County, determined to uplift the community that had embraced her.
Joining Voices of Hope’s CHW Training Program, supported by Susquehanna Workforce, Diana quickly overcame her initial anxieties about virtual classes, forming bonds with peers who shared her passion. Throughout the training, Diana enhanced her inherent strengths—listening deeply, patience, calmness, and genuine compassion—while gaining valuable skills in advocacy, community resources, and harm reduction.
"No one is too broken, too far gone, or too addicted to recover," Diana confidently shares. "Everyone deserves a second chance, and I’m here to help them find it—just like someone once helped me."
Now, as a Certified Community Health Worker and a proud member of the Voices of Hope team, Diana stands ready to inspire and empower others, embodying the belief that true strength lies in community, compassion, and the courage to uplift others.
Congratulations, Diana Wesley—your journey and dedication remind us all that true strength lies in community, compassion, and the courage to uplift others.
If you have a passion for helping others in the community and becoming a beacon of hope for those who are dealing with substance use or behavioral health disorders and are interested in getting your certification as a Community Health Worker or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, please visit our website: https://www.voicesofhopemaryland.org/
And fill out the Interest Form on our "Training & Certification" page.
