About - Grit to Grace

Certified Addiction Recovery Coach, survivor, lifestyle blogger, immigrant, God-fearing woman using faith based recovery to bring hope to women struggling with addiction.

Hi, My name is Risa Patterson

Badass Blogger / Survivor

Risa is a proud American and immigrant from Taiwan. She is a survivor of trauma and addiction, having had been exposed to it most of her life. Because of this, she has a very extensive and expert understanding of the psychology of mental illness and addiction. Currently, Risa is a certified peer recovery coach, with a bachelor’s degree in nutritional science. She is working towards becoming a licensed drug and alcohol counselor. It was through her encounter with God that she discovered her true purpose and meaning in life. She is very passionate and determined in helping others discover the path of fulfillment and paying it forward to anyone and everyone that comes along the way. Instead of losing meaningless years to pain, she wants to know,

“Who’s ready to exchange their pain for passion?”

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