Our Mission
To provide training and support rooted in lived experience, with a focus on equipping individuals and organizations with the skills, boundaries, and values needed to offer meaningful and sustainable support.
About Us
Remnant Resilience was founded with a commitment to preserving the integrity of peer work in a rapidly evolving landscape. As systems and legislation continue to shape the field, we believe it is essential to protect what remains at the heart of this work; lived experience, authentic connection, and ethical practice.
Our approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, honoring each individual’s autonomy while fostering self-empowerment, connection, and growth.
At Remnant Resilience, we recognize that lived experience is not only valid but vital. It serves as a guiding force within systems and communities, offering insight, empathy, and real-world understanding that cannot be replicated through theory alone.
Our work is grounded in the belief that resilience is built through connection and strengthened through consistent, ethical support. By preserving what is essential and building forward with intention, we aim to support both individuals and communities in creating lasting wellness and recovery.
Founder Bio's
Sarah Bristow is the founder of Remnant Resilience and a Certified Recovery Coach Professional Facilitator (RCPF) through the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery. She is also a Certified Peer Specialist through the State of Wisconsin, a Narcan Train-the-Trainer, and a SMART Recovery facilitator. Sarah holds an associate degree in Liberal Arts and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a double major in Psychology and Law and Justice.
Drawing from lived experience in substance use recovery, grief, systemic advocacy, system navigation, and peer work. Sarah provides training and support based on lived experience with a focus on preserving the integrity of peer work in an evolving system. Her approach emphasizes boundaries, authenticity, and the value of lived experience as a guiding force within recovery.
Through lived experience, professional experience, and advocacy efforts, Sarah has engaged with healthcare systems, behavioral health settings, criminal justice initiatives, and statewide discussions surrounding peer support and recovery services. Her work reflects a deep commitment to ensuring that peer work remains grounded in its core values while equipping individuals and organizations with the skills and ethical framework needed to provide meaningful and effective support.
Megan Birginal met Sarah in the Emergency Department August of 2018. Sarah was going through severe detox and Megan was taking her first emergency department call as a Recovery Coach. Stay tuned for Megan's Bio!
In memory of...
Joseph Alexander Stewart-Elliston ( Founders former partner)
Joe was a life partner, loving father, and dedicated provider for his family. He was also a person in long term recovery who lived through childhood trauma and severe mental health. We lost him to his mental health and the stigma surrounding getting help. We remember who we lost and why we can't give up.
Treiden Jack Schleicher (Co-founders Son)
Treiden was the son beyond what a parent can even dream of having. He was a big brother that lead his younger siblings with humility. He was kind, compassionate, motivated, and an incredible example of how people should treat one and other. We carry on his legacy through our love and passion for human beings every day. Nothing can replace Treiden, Our best hope is that the pain of his loss be turned into purpose through kindness and compassion for others.
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