New leaves born from roots are unsettled in anticipation. How long for the process to be complete and feel radiant without desperation. A reminder of how the mind and heart must overcome to become one. Steady the pace and catch up to one another. The former self that overshadows, acting as the guide alongside your…
By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 10.14.2022 – I believe that recovery can be initiated in treatment, but it really happens in the community. From personal experience, I know just how important it is to my recovery, to keep myself busy in a safe environment alongside like-minded people. Luckily, over the years our community has…
By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 8.12.2022 – The journey to recovery is full of many ups and downs. It is full of productive, easy sailing days as well as days when you feel you can barely make it through. And you might find that some of those more challenging times are attributed to a…
By Recovery Coach Lauren I was recently in a training where I heard someone say “Deep change cannot be achieved through shallow solutions.” I remember thinking how these 8 words have such great meaning in my life. I remember the first time I was actually ready to give recovery a shot. I realize now…
Written by Recovery Coach Lauren Summer has always been a great time of the year for me. Warm weather, beach or pool days, cookouts and parties. With the 4th of July around the corner, some of these things can be a trigger for those in early recovery. I remember getting into recovery thinking I could never…
By Haley Kennedy, Recovery Coach – 6.10.2022 – Substance use affects everyone — not just the person living/struggling with it… Often, family members are left feeling helpless; there are so many emotional webs to untangle —sadness, shame, fear and anger—all while trying desperately to help a loved one stay alive and find recovery. They can…
