Ahmad R.
State Certified Peer Supporter · Greeley, CO
I live in Northern Colorado where I acquired my Colorado Peer and Family Specialist Certification. I have been coaching and providing support (primarily in mental health) for 4 years. I, myself, live with Bipolar II…
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Real Talk: Discussions on Dating in the LGBT+ Community
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Private sessions with a peer who's been where you are.
Self-Managing Invisible Disabilities
Sessions geared towards learning how to manage daily life while experiencing serious invisible mental/physical health struggles
DetailsOne-on-One Peer Coaching
Sessions geared towards goal setting, management, and accomplishment
DetailsBIPOC/LGBTQIA Support
Sessions geared towards supporting and building up those who identify as LGBTQIA or a member of the BIPOC Community
DetailsGeneral Individual Peer Support
Low-key sessions geared towards empowerment and emotional support
DetailsAbout Ahmad
I'm an African American, non-binary person living in Northern Colorado with my partner of 7 years and our 8 pets (and probably counting). I love interacting with others as well as balancing that with my personal self-care time. My self-care generally consists of gardening, creative writing, and doing anything related to Pokémon. Humor and music are big parts of my life and have helped me get through a lot. I play 6 instruments and I love to cook. Feel free to ask me more about myself!
My Recovery Story
I've struggled with significant mental health struggles throughout my life. Some of my struggles developed over time as a result of abuse and lack of attention to those struggles. They became more significant when I began experiencing chronic migraines in my early adult years. The physical pain as well as the mental struggles I was going through helped me justify the use of psychadelics as an escape, which became a severe problem shortly after starting. After feeling helpless, hopeless, and not in control of my life for so long, I began seeing doctors to help me manage my chronic migraines as well as seeing a therapist for my substance abuse and mental health struggles. My journey towards sobriety, I will admit, was easier than most due to the strength that my support system had for me at the time and the push they gave me to take control of my own life. After being a year and a half sober and being intentional with the work I was doing with my therapist and peer coach, I became a peer support specialist for a community mental health center. The intentional work I did with my therapist and coach helped tremendously because it helped me recognize the tools and lived experience I have that could be important to the recovery journey of another. The tools I developed and use assist me in regulating myself when certain presenting symptoms manifest, engaging in frequent activities and exercises that help me better myself, and the importance communication is to the people in my life have helped me in maintaining the life I want to live.
My Motivation To Help
I've had a strong desire to work in the mental health and substance abuse field from my late teens-early twenties where I had the experience of meeting a child who was mentally and emotionally hurting. It helped me to build the desire to help those who are experiencing/reliving trauma and are being misunderstood. Over the years, I found that I can do more to help as a Peer Specialis/Coach because there is so much more that can be gained from the addition of someone who can attest to having similar experiences in the care team of those who are experiencing mental heath or substance abuse struggles. My desire to help people feel less alone and to help others live the lives they see themselves living is what motivates me to help from a Peer Support position.
My Chatrooms
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Healing through Lyrics 8 membersSign in to join
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Rooted in Strength 5 membersSign in to join
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Between the Lines 20 membersSign in to join
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Real Talk: LGBT+ Dating Discussions 9 membersSign in to join
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What peers say about Ahmad
based on 10 ratings
"He is very interesting and has good insight. I learned a lot from him. He is truly a genuine and caring person!"
Erica U.
Living with Psychosis or Psychotic Symptoms · October 2026
"He was very helpful and had good suggestions."
Jeremy B.
Ahmad and Jeremy Peer Support Meeting · September 2026
"They give me some real solid advice and resources!"
Cherish H.
Ahmad and Cherish Peer Support Meeting · August 2026
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