Transforming Pain into Purpose: The Story of Hussein Ugas and Rahma Recovery Center

<p>Join host <strong>Brad Finegood</strong> as he welcomes <strong>Hussein Ugas</strong>, founder and executive director of Rahma Recovery Center, to <em>King County Recovery Conversations</em>. Hussein’s powerful journey—from personal struggles with addiction, to founding the first culturally responsive and faith-aligned sober living home for the Somali community—offers insight into breaking stigma and finding purpose through recovery. Hussein shares how Rahma Recovery Center has become both a sanctuary and a catalyst for change, drawing on lived experience and community activism to empower others.</p><p>This episode explores the unique challenges faced by immigrant and Muslim communities in accessing support, the importance of culturally competent care, and Hussein’s vision for expanding recovery resources—including a new women’s house and a Recovery Cafe. Tune in to hear how Hussein’s story, grounded in mercy and connection, is reshaping recovery conversations and services for South King County and beyond.</p><p><br></p><p>About Hussein:</p><p>Hussein Ugas is the founder and executive director of Rahma Recovery Center, an organization born from his own journey through long-term recovery. After spending a decade struggling with substance use in a community deeply affected by stigma, Hussein recognized how isolation and shame had kept him in the shadows. Motivated by personal loss and a desire to break the silence surrounding addiction, Hussein launched Rahma Recovery in 2023, especially after the heartbreak of attending several funerals in just two weeks. Driven by his experience and a strong sense of responsibility, Hussein is dedicated to bringing hope, support, and understanding to communities facing similar crises.</p><p>Resources from the episode:</p><ul><li><p>Learn more about Rahma Recovery Center <a href="https://rahmarecoverycenter.org/"><u>https://rahmarecoverycenter.org/</u></a> </p></li><li><p>Follow them on Instagram, Facebook , and TikTok </p></li><li><p>Connect with Living Well Kent Collaborative ⁠<a href="https://livingwellkent.org/"><u>https://livingwellkent.org/</u></a></p></li><li><p>Find out about Washington Alliance for Quality Recovery Residences <a href="https://www.waqrr.org/"><u>https://www.waqrr.org/</u></a></p></li><li><p>Learn more about King County Recovery Coalition and the work they do ⁠here⁠:<a href="https://www.kcrecovery.org/"> <u>https://www.kcrecovery.org/</u></a></p></li><li><p>The King County Recovery Coalition is a