National Volunteer Week is April 17 – April 23. Since 1974, National Volunteer Week has served as an opportunity to recognize those that dedicate their time and effort to the causes they care about. The National Volunteer Week theme for 2022, Volunteering Is Empathy...
A year can change a lot in someone’s life. A year can take you from chaos and destruction to control and balance. A year can be the difference between just existing and living a real life. A year is what you make it, and it was up to me to make the most of it. I’m...
By Eddie R. I started this journey not knowing where I would end up. One thing I knew is that I needed treatment and I had to get away from the city lifestyle I survived. Sleeping outside where I can lay my head and find safety was a daily challenge. I always felt my...
The feeling of being alone has always been something I've had to accept. When I was in my home, I felt stifled by the emptiness of the place. When I was in a crowded room, I felt overpowered by the sense of connection others seemed to feel with each other. Real or...
When I was growing up my family celebrated Thanksgiving at my Nana and Pop Pop’s house. It was far from the picture-perfect holidays you see in the movies. As a young child, I was blissfully unaware of the toxic environment surrounding me but as I got older it became...
In 2018 I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. At that time, I was 30 years abstinent from all substances and in recovery from SUD (substance use disorder). Through treatment (working with a therapist and psychiatrist) I have learned how to live with my mental...
The desire of perfection Fear of rejection Simply vanish, With the devil’s injection. But the unknowing progression- Of compulsion, O b s e s s i o n A simple misdirection, Of internal self-deflection. Now needles have my attention, And I’m its possession. This wasn’t...
As the summer kicks into high gear, it’s an amazing time to partake in tons of fun outdoor activities with friends and family. But to those who are in early recovery, experiencing the summer months in sobriety for the first time can also present many challenges. When...
Recovery is a process accessible to any one of us if we are willing to surrender. Accepting help along the way and practicing an attitude of gratitude free from complaint. Always looking to see how we can contribute to the solution rather than live in the problem. ...
National Volunteer Week is April 17 – April 23. Since 1974, National Volunteer Week has served as an opportunity to recognize those that dedicate their time and effort to the causes they care about. The National Volunteer Week theme for 2022, Volunteering Is Empathy...
A year can change a lot in someone’s life. A year can take you from chaos and destruction to control and balance. A year can be the difference between just existing and living a real life. A year is what you make it, and it was up to me to make the most of it. I’m...
