by Diane Jellen | Nov 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
As we head into the Christmas season, please join me in taking steps to continue with a sense of radical gratitude! November is the 11th month and it is not too late to count on the power of the 11th Step to keep us focused on living one day at a time. Sought through...
by Diane Jellen | Nov 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
According to the https://hhweek.org/ website: Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program where people come together across the country to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. Observing National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week...
by Diane Jellen | Nov 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
November 11, a day set apart to respect all military men and women who served to keep us free. A day to affirm their sacrifice and pray for those who suffer from PTSD and seek consolation in drugs and alcohol. According to Addictioncenter.com, “Many men and...
by Diane Jellen | Oct 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Sure, we all have our down days—our feeling kind of blue days, but when the days linger into weeks and weeks into months we may have a problem. Without professional help, many seek relief with a temporary fix called alcohol or drugs. Sadly, this not-so-quick fix can...
by Diane Jellen | Sep 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Every September, SAMHSA sponsors Recovery Month to increase awareness, understanding of mental, and substance use disorders, and celebrate the people who recover. The 2019 theme is Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger. This, the 30th Anniversary of...
by Diane Jellen | Sep 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
My cousin, Mickey, assured me, “God wants you to be a caring person, Diane, but He’s not calling you to be a doormat.” Mickey’s honest statement was my, “Thanks I needed that!” moment. It got me thinking, Am I that fixated on trying...
