Episode 190: The Suffering of CoVid With Stefanie Shellhamer

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Stefanie Shellhamer is a 32-year-old born and raised in New Jersey. She is a daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Stefanie is the daughter of retired police captain Peter Shellhamer, whom she adored very much. She has a unique understanding and perspective of law enforcement because of this relationship. Unfortunately, her father passed away suddenly in September of 2021 at 59, due to complications from Covid-19. This was a devastating blow filled with sorrow and confusion, as her father was an extremely healthy man, never smoked, and with no underlying conditions. Stefanie used this enormous loss to push her further into a career she is passionate about. A few months after his death, she applied and was accepted to graduate school at Ramapo College. Stefanie knew for many years that she wanted to be a therapist, but also had a knack for connecting and understanding people in a more social perspective. This led her to choose a Masters in Social Work and pursue this degree in a clinical lens, or in other words, become a licensed therapist.

Stefanie will also be pursuing a drug and alcohol counseling license during her time in graduate school. This is something very near and dear to her as she is also a recovering addict with 5 years clean and sober. Stefanie is a member of a 12-step fellowship and volunteers much of her time to sharing her story, in hopes of helping the new person coming into recovery. The strength and perseverance it requires to overcome a crippling opioid addiction is something she attributes to her strong foundation. Stefanie feels that her success in recovery is due in part to her father, who never gave up on her, and refused to let her give up on herself. The theme of recovery from addiction, grief, and life after loss are all vital to her story. Stefanie believes that people are innately good, however the twists and turns we encounter on this road called life can throw us off course. This is why she chooses clinical social work and will continue to make a difference in her career and personal connections. She knows her father is still cheering her on proudly from above.

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