Nichole Manson

Peer Support Specialist (no pronouns, please just call me Nichole) 🏳️‍🌈

special interests: Childhood Trauma recovery | addiction & substance use recovery | financial rebuilding | healthy living & relationships | natural support building | Neurodivergency

Nichole supports individuals and families seeking to build resiliency for the home or in life. Mediating tough conversations is one thing Nichole was surprised to enjoy. It is thrilling to complete a tough conversation where everyone was heard and felt honored. Nichole strives to balance organic change with stretching the comfort zone.

Surviving neglect, molestation and trauma in childhood as well as the emotional and financial consequences of addiction issues as a young adult. Nichole has found a change of perspective makes the biggest difference. Nichole developed coping skills and ethics that have guided her in adventurous living. Every challenge has brought some lessons.

Since 2008 Nichole has been rebuilding her life, relationships, and credit history to become a reliable and supportive member of the community.

Beginning as a Peer Support Specialist in 2021 was a culmination of community-building efforts Nichole has been working towards for years. Bringing her recovery story to events at the food pantry and to county coalition meetings has empowered Nichole to believe that every person’s struggle is valuable for the community. After decades of trying to fit into society, Nichole is delighted to be able to help others find a niche for their own specific comfort zone.

Nichole discovered eating healthily and caring for her physical health is a daily challenge that can often require a nap, and a balance of healthy food and chocolate treats. Last year, after over 10 years of estrangement Nichole has rekindled some relationships with two adult children and is ecstatic to be available for them as they navigate their life challenges.