10/24/2025
My name is Michael Hester, and I’m the Regional Director of Nursing at DeCoach Recovery Centre. My story started like so many others, drinking in high school, then carrying that into the military where heavy drinking was almost celebrated. Over time, things got darker, and I made choices I’m not proud of. But when I finally faced the truth and asked for help, grace met me there. I got clean, sober, and eventually earned my nursing license back.
Even then, it wasn’t easy. Most places wouldn’t hire someone with my past. But DeCoach was different. They looked beyond my record and saw my heart, my desire to help others like me. That’s the DeCoach difference: people here get it. Many of us have been where you are, and we’re here to help you find your way out.
If you’re struggling, don’t give up. There’s hope, there’s healing, and there’s a place that will believe in you even when others don’t.