LOVE LIKE NAT: Bridging Stabilization to Lasting Recovery

The unofficial campaign “Love Like Nat” began on December 1, 2023—the day we said goodbye to a beautiful soul who touched the lives of so many. At memorials, it is often said that the person being honored lit up every room, was a friend to all, or had the brightest smile. While such words can sometimes feel cliché, they carry a deeper truth: everyone is someone’s brightest light, kindest soul, and most beautiful smile. That belief is the heart of the Love Like Nat Foundation —a reminder that every person has inherent worth because they are deeply loved by someone.

Each of us carries a past that shapes our sense of worth, safety, love, trust, and belonging. No one chooses the weight of addiction or the struggles of mental illness. These are not sudden decisions but deeply personal journeys, often rooted in experiences of trauma, pain, and survival. Natalie’s story reminds us of this truth.