Tag: wilderness therapy
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Six months sober: my rose, thorn, and bud reflection
Six months sober, Erika reflects on her recovery journey using the Rose, Thorn, and Bud framework. From summiting Scotchman’s Peak on a chaotic morning to finding support in AA meetings, she shares the wins (celebrating sober holidays with her kids), the struggles (financial strain and co-parenting challenges), and the possibilities ahead (running Bloomsday, expanding her…
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Finding Strength Beyond My Limits: A Journey Beyond and to Stanley Hot Springs
Erika’s “relaxing” camping trip to Stanley Hot Springs became a 6-mile lesson in humility through Idaho’s Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Wrong turns, heavy packs, and trail-side breakdowns taught her something crucial: your brain lies about your limits, and sometimes accepting help is the strongest thing you can do. A refreshingly honest recovery story about finding resilience in…