by nash_admin | Jun 25, 2014 | news, Uncategorized
Early in recovery, I remember being in a meeting and hearing an old guy share – “My worst day sober is better than my best day drinking.” Ugh. Really? Recovery clichés? Are people really gonna say the same things over and over again? And with this particular cliché –...
by nash_admin | Jun 18, 2014 | news, Uncategorized
Lisa B. turns 12 today (June 18). OK, she’s actually 55. But Lisa celebrates 12 years clean today, and I’m thrilled to mark the day with her telling her story. In part, that’s because she pays it forward: Lisa now works for an agency that helps teens with issues with...
by nash_admin | Jun 12, 2014 | news, Uncategorized
Tears stung my eyes and I felt my face flush. “Brad,” one of my recovering brothers said, “you’re a great guy with a great big heart. Your warmth fills the room when you walk in. We need you.” I could barely breathe. I heard the words, found them moving, was grateful...
by nash_admin | Jun 4, 2014 | news, Uncategorized
We folks in recovery have lots of chances to help what we can “the still sick and suffering addict”, but few are as daunting – or as rewarding – and going into prisons and jails. That can be even more intimidating for women (although it’s plenty intimidating for us...
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