September is National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate the strength and resilience of people in recovery, recognize the families and communities that support them, and remind the world of one incredibly important truth: recovery is possible, and there are countless...

August is a meaningful month for recovery communities. On August 20, communities across the country recognize National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. Just over a week later, on August 31, we observe International Overdose Awareness Day. These important dates...

July is often associated with freedom. There are fireworks, backyard barbecues, beach days, concerts, vacations, and long evenings spent with family and friends. While our country celebrates Independence Day, July also offers us an opportunity to reflect on another...

There is something incredibly special about summer in recovery, especially here on Long Island. For many of us, the summer months once carried a different meaning. Long days, parties, isolation, unhealthy routines, or simply trying to escape ourselves. Recovery...

Recorery is a body. It breathes, shifts, aches, stretches, and grows. It is not a single moment or a neat linear path, but a living ecosystem with parts that rely on one another. Recovery cannot exist in isolation any more than a body can function without its...

This piece was shared with a THRIVE group facilitator by a participant during a visit to the jail. It’s published here with respect and permission. "Hello to all my brothers and sisters in recovery or just reading this, hopefully on your way at least to recovery. I...