Category: Community
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From Fear to Freedom: Recovery Principles in Challenging Times
Triumph may become trial, and trial may become triumph. Today, as news of another Trump victory ripples through our community and world, I find acceptance coming with surprising ease. What once triggered desperate feelings of fear and anxiety in 2016 has now become an opportunity to lean in and grow.
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Our Common Ground: Recovery Wisdom for Election Night Unity
Tonight, as Americans await election results, I’m reminded of a profound truth we learn in recovery rooms: our differences dissolve when we focus on what binds us together. Whether in small church basements or community centers (or in the Great Outdoors), people from all walks of life share their stories – stories that, despite their…
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Biblical Conflict Resolution: A Path to Healing and Growth
In my journey of recovery and personal transformation, I’ve learned that one of the most challenging aspects of healing is navigating conflicts in relationships. That’s why I’m excited to share an upcoming workshop that resonates deeply with my own path forward.
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Beyond a Dark Time – Embracing the Growth of Lawrence Long, a Man Who Chose Change
In life, people are often measured by their worst moments, especially when those moments are for all to see online. In order to truly understand someone, we need to look beyond a single, shadowed moment to see the arc of their journey. Lawrence Long’s story is a powerful example of this arc. He isn’t defined…
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Navigating Recovery and Embracing Support on the Path to Wellness
In this deeply personal narrative, Jill C. shares her challenging journey with alcoholism intertwined with mental health disorders, including Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, and Borderline Personality Disorder. Her story begins in middle school, marked by bullying and an upbringing in an emotionally distant, alcohol-free home. Despite these challenges, Jill’s journey transforms into…
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Seeing the Forest through the Trees
Journeying through 26 years of drinking, Jill C. shares her transformative experience with Alcoholics Anonymous. From battling mental health challenges to discovering the profound impact of service work, delve into how she shifted from self-pity to a broader perspective on recovery and community support.
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A Supportive Community for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery
Together we grow through Challenging Physical and Spiritual Goals nEveresting Recovery is an organization in its conceptual stages with a vision to support individuals struggling with mental health and addiction issues. By creating a supportive community that encourages healthy living, mindfulness practices, clean eating, and quality time spent in nature, we aim to help individuals…