What happens if our families, peers, and co-workers do not believe we have changed and healed from conditions such as mental health, addiction, and trauma? It can be difficult for us to shed our reputation. This is a reason it is hard to change. Some people want to pigeonhole us with the wrongs we’ve done. […]

When we support each other in Recovery we discover the truth and life awaiting us. We realize the importance of participating in a community, telling peers to join us is healing. We are fed by our peers and the people we support. Years of experience make us qualified to offer support to peers. We are

Many peers in Recovery are willing to take a risk and be vulnerable by sharing their stories. Peers tell people what they see, and hear, and the steps they are taking to Recover. When I began Recovery my life was dark. Thoughts dominated my daily conversation with myself. Those thoughts were; “You’re no good”, “You

Paul has the reputation of being a person who wanders around the community he lives in. Every day he goes to the local Department of Human Services and sits in the waiting area. People make assumptions as to why he does this. Some believe he is homeless, others think he has a mental health condition,

Have you ever attended a sporting event such as a professional football or basketball game? Maybe you went to an event holding a large crowd? Do you recall the crowd stomping feeling like an earthquake under your legs? Does the ground shake like this when we attend various activities to aid our Recovery? I have

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I hope sharing my story with people will expand and grow our desire to Recover. Writing the daily blogs and authoring my first book, “SuperHuman Being” are instruments for healing. When you read a blog and send an email on the impact it has on you I feel happy because you are sharing your journey

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. Throughout the month my objective is to do my part by actively participating in this national movement, working to eradicate stigma, extending

Early in Recovery, I was asked, “Who are you?” My response, “I am a social worker, husband, enjoy athletics, and a son.” I wonder if my Higher Power (God for me) may have been frustrated with my answer. My Higher Power is always nudging me to celebrate the truth about my identity. Today when I

When I began seriously working on my Recovery I had hope to improve the quality of my life. My initial steps were to find healing communities. These communities comprised a therapist, a psychiatrist, and a men’s group. As my Recovery progressed I found healing centers. One was a spirituality center. The second was a support