by Ryan Kiser | Jun 2, 2025 | General
Recovery is not a solo journey. It’s a path best walked with support, understanding, and connection. As the Recovery Housing Peer Advocate with THRIVE, I have the privilege of walking alongside individuals in recovery, offering guidance, support, and hope as they...
by Ryan Kiser | May 6, 2025 | General
A Room for Redemption Every other week, I visit the local jail. I walk through a steel door that buzzes, slams, and locks behind me with a sound you don’t forget. It’s not symbolic—it’s real. I pass through security and enter a dorm where men in orange jumpsuits wait...
by Ryan Kiser | Apr 23, 2025 | General
Spring is nature’s way of reminding us that after every season of stillness, comes a time of growth. Flowers bloom, trees bud, and the world seems to wake up. It’s a perfect metaphor for our own lives. There will be times when you need to pause. Life might feel...
by Ryan Kiser | Apr 9, 2025 | General
Rebirth of a Season The weather is warming and spring is finally upon us. As April begins, I’m reminded of the old rhyme: “April showers bring May flowers.” A little rain hardly hurts now with the promise of the beauty to come. This time of year always reminds...
by Ryan Kiser | Mar 17, 2025 | General
Five Things I Wish I Knew Before I Got Sober Getting sober initially felt like a 90-yard, game-winning touchdown run called back for offensive holding. I thought I’d walk into recovery, high-five a few sober people, and magically transform into a well-adjusted,...
by Ryan Kiser | Feb 4, 2025 | General
It’s hard to express what a privilege it is to be an advocate for people in recovery. One of my cherished gifts in recovery has been finding my voice; using it, to fight for others in recovery has become my purpose. Last February was my first time going to Albany to...
