Tony Sorrow possesses the benefit of walking on both sides of the spectrum, social services professional and survivor of an at-risk life. Tony uses both experiences to support and elevate the lives of those who share similar experiences and adversities, and his fellow peers.Tony Sorrow had always been a social work warrior even before social work was a concept in his life. Tony's first exposure to the field was when he was a student at the Y.E.S. Program, formally under the International Center for the Disabled. Over there is where he met one of his role models, Beth Kotkin, Program Director of the Y.E.S. Program, who motivated him to pursue a career in social work. The next exposure Tony had was at The D.O.M.E Project as a member to the program. Over there is where he met his other role model, Martin Caba, Executive Director of The D.O.M.E. Project, who supported him through his education and career goals. Tony will always be grateful for all of their support. Tony Sorrow is a poet and a peer specialist at heart. He is the founder of Tenacious Poetry, where he combines mental health advocacy and creative written expression as a powerful positive outlet. Tony's strength in connecting other's with similar experiences, goals, and passions has always been second nature, whether through WhatsApp groups, support groups, or even straightforward approaches.