The question that provides the title for this article came to me as I read a very recent book on rituals by Bruce Feiler. The book is entitled A Time to… read more…
When local artist Willard Malebear looks back on the trials of his early life of addiction and crime, and his current triumphs in recovery, which include recently garnering a… read more…
I never considered myself to be a poet. A writer, yes, but poetry, and creative writing in general, was not a medium that I was comfortable with. It meant… read more…
“Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these Steps” — these are the opening words of Step 12 of the 12 Steps. The creators of the Steps… read more…
Small steps! As I watched the recent journey of the astronauts to the moon and back, I was reminded of where I was on July 20th, 1969, when Neil… read more…
The question that I raise for this article has been on my mind since reading the book The Power of Purpose: To Grow and Give for Life by Richard Leider… read more…
Photo by Tracy Walsh Jason Lennox and his fundraising efforts on behalf of mental health and addiction treatment programs were well documented last fall by several local news outlets.… read more…
Many, many years ago, the English poet, Alexander Pope, wrote lines that have become classic: “To err is human, to forgive is divine.” What comes to me in this… read more…
Jode Freyholtz-London, founder of Wellness in the Woods, a Recovery Community Organization (RCO), shares her recovery journey and career path. Her story begins in a small town with good… read more…
This past year has been eventful in the addiction and recovery space. Program integrity concerns, a new legislature, and the transition in the federal government brought a significant amount… read more…
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