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Sep

01

September is Recovery Month

Erika Oliver describes Our Hope's approach to helping women. View her video at https://vimeo.com/137645340

Jun

29

Free from the Chains of Addiction

Story of Hope By Erica Hernly It was a cold, blustery day in December when I heard sirens blasting. Red and blue lights were flashing in my rearview mirror. I knew I was in serious trouble, and panic began to overwhelm me. I had been in jail before, for minor violations of probation.... read more

May

10

Happy Mother's Day - Kristin's Story of Hope

Happy Mother's Day! In honor of mothers everywhere, we are sharing Kristin's Story of Hope... In 2006 I was in my late 30’s, single, between careers, and had just moved back to my home town of Grand Rapids. On the outside, I looked like a successful career woman. The truth is, what I... read more

Apr

17

5 Key Ways of Dealing with On-Going Stress after Treatment

5 Key Ways of Dealing with On-Going Stress after TreatmentBy Lateesa Smith,Our Hope Residential Services Specialist & Recovery Coach It’s overwhelming to leave treatment because you are just beginning to discover yourself. I know from my own personal experience this is how I felt.... read more

Mar

25

The Work of Early Sobriety

Part of learning to live sober is learning how to do things differently. A visit to see the butterflies at the gardens can feed the spirit and allow the space to integrate some of the work being done in treatment. What are some ways you take care of your spirit?

Jan

13

This, too, shall pass

I love the way the sun sparkles when it hits the snow on sunny winter days like today. But sometimes I just need to imagine how it feels to sit by the water on a sunny summer day and remind myself that "this, too, shall pass".This is an attitude that works during times of stress, frustration, and... read more

Dec

17

9 Tips for Managing the Holidays in Recovery

9 Tips for Managing the Holidays in Recovery 1) Have a PLANDiscuss your plan with a sponsor or sober support. This is not the time to be flying solo. Take phone numbers, meeting schedules, and program materials with you wherever you go so it is easy to... read more

Dec

15

From the Staff and Clients at Our Hope

Dec

10

"On the Beam" or "Off the Beam"?

How do you know if you are making progress in sobriety?Try this test:Ask yourself, “Am I On the Beam or Off the Beam?”Many years ago I volunteered at my local 12 Step Intergroup in Dallas, Texas where people came for recovery literature and called the hotline for referral to meetings in the... read more

Dec

02