\u201cShane\u2019s story was amazing and moving. He was fantastic.\u201d (16-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShane really inspired me to let go of substances and suicidal thoughts. I have attempted to take my life twice and I\u2019ve abused alcohol. After hearing Shane\u2019s story I realized I need to be more honest with myself. Thank you Shane!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRelatable, hip, and understanding rather than one-sided.\u201d (16-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe was open and so inspiring.\u201d (15-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI liked the way Shane presented it to us. It made me comfortable talking about it.\u201d (15-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI really liked the honesty and authenticity in his presentation. It completely inspired me to never do any drugs.\u201d (15-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI liked how it wasn\u2019t a slide show. It was real life.\u201d (15-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI would like to thank you for sharing your story with us. It meant a lot to me. It not only opened my eyes to see everything from a different point, but it has also inspired me to help others.\u201d (17-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI really liked that the presentation was presented by someone who has been through substance use themselves. By telling their story, they are almost taking you on the ride with them, which helps you realize just how dangerous substance use really is. Thank you Shane!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShane was honest, and he didn\u2019t hold back. He was relatable and really inspirational, and I think people can really learn from his story.\u201d (15-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt motivated me.\u201d (14-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVery influential and exposed me to things I hadn\u2019t thought about. This was easily the best drugs\/alcohol use presentation I\u2019ve seen and listened to. Thank you.\u201d (15-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think you are an absolutely amazing inspiring person. Not everyone can go through what you\u2019ve gone through and say \u2018I am better now.\u2019 God bless you.\u201d (17-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI liked how he presented the information because he made it interesting, so I wanted to pay attention.\u201d (14-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShane was bluntly honest and did not try to sugarcoat the realities of substance abuse.\u201d (17-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI liked that he was passionate about the topic and able to incorporate humor.\u201d (16-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was personal, so it didn\u2019t feel like another boring presentation.\u201d (15-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAuthentic, real, and very enjoyable\/informative.\u201d (16-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe was a great speaker and he inspired me to understand that you can get through anything.\u201d (16-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPersonal and relatable.\u201d (17-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt helped me understand some of my own problems better.\u201d (12-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThank you so much for coming to our class. I greatly appreciate your honesty and strength. The power you have to overcome your problem is unbelievable. I am truly impressed by your motivation and willingness to stay clean. I am honored to have heard your story and it will influence me in my life every day. I learned so much from you and you are a great role model.\u201d (17-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI want to thank you beyond words for your presentation to our class. It takes a lot of courage to share a story like yours, or any story for that matter, to a room full of strangers. But believe me, you touched a lot of hearts.\u201d (17-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOne of the best presenters I have ever seen.\u201d (14-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShane explained it very well.\u201d (12-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt showed me how to respect myself.\u201d (13-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAn amazing story and an amazing way of telling us the story. Keep on being healthy!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI like that Shane used personal experience to help us understand the concept.\u201d (13-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHearing his own personal story left the biggest impact.\u201d (15-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI like how real Shane was with his experience.\u201d (16-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHonest and from the heart.\u201d (14-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe had an amazing story.\u201d (11-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt gave us reasons not to do drugs and alcohol.\u201d (12-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVery engaging and powerful.\u201d (17-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRelatable and charismatic.\u201d (14-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI liked that Shane had real world experience.\u201d (15-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVery inspiring story.\u201d (15-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVery insightful, personal, and helpful.\u201d (17-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt lets people know they aren\u2019t alone.\u201d (15-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe explained the reality, not the glossed-over story.\u201d (15-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA life-changing experience.\u201d (16-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEverything you said had so much meaning to it.\u201d (15-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVery, very powerful.\u201d (14-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe was brutally honest with us. In situations talking about these subjects, I believe that is very important.\u201d (17-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe logos, ethos, and pathos used was very strong.\u201d (16-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHis story was true and inspirational.\u201d (14-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe was open, confident, and the true story made a better effect.\u201d (15-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVery direct and specific. Great presentation.\u201d (15-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHonest and straightforward.\u201d (13-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI liked the whole presentation.\u201d (16-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShane was completely honest and has been through it.\u201d (14-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was very interesting.\u201d (12-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI liked how honest he was and how he had a sense of humor. He kept the presentation interesting and was well spoken.\u201d (13-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was very informative.\u201d (14-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe is a great speaker.\u201d (15-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cKept my attention.\u201d (13-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cProvides a good amount of valuable information.\u201d (15 year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe was a really good speaker. His own story was convincing.\u201d (13-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI liked how some humor was involved in the presentation.\u201d (13-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe was very honest and encouraging. He inspired me very much. There is hope!\u201d (16-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShane seemed very honest which made me more comfortable.\u201d (13-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cInteresting and educational.\u201d (13-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was real and honest, makes us all reflect.\u201d (15-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe was funny and very easy to understand.\u201d (16-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was always interesting and very well said\/put together.\u201d (14-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHonest. Real.\u201d (16-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat I liked most was your informative speaking style. Most anti-drug advocates preach, telling us what we can and can\u2019t do. Since you were not the typical judgmental speaker, I was attentive throughout your speech.\u201d (17-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShane was cool.\u201d (16-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYour presentation taught me to understand addiction. I grew up with a father who was an addict, so whenever I get the chance to learn more about addiction it makes me really happy. You helped me get a little closer to understanding why my dad did the things he did. I really appreciate you sharing your story with us.\u201d (17-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVery real.\u201d (16-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVery relatable speaker.\u201d (14-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHis story was very informative and fascinating.\u201d (15-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVery powerful.\u201d (14-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe story was very impactful and Shane is a very great speaker.\u201d (16-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShane really wants to help people.\u201d (18-year-old)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was honest and from the heart. From experience begets wisdom.\u201d (18-year-old)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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