10/26/2026
Today, we're proud to recognize Leslie Spearman, Harm Reduction Coordinator for Christ Central Ministries Oconee.
Leslie's recovery journey began January 12, 2023. Addiction took her to some incredibly dark places, including jail and a near-fatal overdose. She remembers that last overdose vividly. When she came back, something inside her had shifted. She didn't know it then, but her life was about to change.
Today, Leslie uses the very experiences that once nearly destroyed her to help others find hope and a way forward. Through her work inside the Oconee County Detention Center, she helps others discover that their past does not have to determine their future.
Recovery has also given Leslie the courage to pursue her own dreams. After earning her GED, she enrolled at Tri-County Technical College, taking another step toward her goal of building a career in the legal field.
Her story is proof that recovery doesn't just save lives. It gives people the opportunity to build lives they once thought were impossible.