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...
by nash_admin | May 29, 2014 | news, Uncategorized
In recovery, we’re always told that we only have today clean and sober. But I always get goosebumps when I hear people who get 10 years, 20 years or more without alcohol or drugs. I can’t help but feel a rush of hope and gratitude for the people before me who show me...
by nash_admin | May 21, 2014 | news, Uncategorized
From Lesley – My earliest memories as a child were not too stable. I remember my mom always waiting on my step-dad and many beatings, running off nights and living from place to place. Some of my earliest memories consist of me being fought over by my mom and step mom...
by nash_admin | May 14, 2014 | news, Uncategorized
Paul is like the world’s grandfather, a kind, soft-spoken professional suit-wearing guy I’ve seen often at the downtown YMCA for nearly two decades. I always loved running into Paul as he had a smile and kind word for me every time when he saw me. Then, back in 2010,...
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