I am a person in long term recovery. I’ve shown up for my life every day, doing the work, staying accountable, and growing — through the good and the painful. But recently, I was reminded that not everyone sees recovery the way I do. After a serious car accident, I found myself struggling mentally and….
What Recovery Treatment Can––and Should––Look Like All of us in recovery went through some kind of treatment. Whether that was a 28-day program at a residential treatment center, an intensive outpatient program (IOP), a brief but necessary detox stay, or simply made the decision to walk into a 12-step meeting and never look back––our paths….
A Message about Stigma Harford County Council President Vincenti Statement on Recovery A community is only as strong as its most vulnerable members. We are very fortunate in Harford County to have so many organizations and individuals that support and advocate for our recovery community. Unfortunately, addiction knows no boundaries….each of us know friends, family….
Addiction has been a constant shadow in my life. Not because I struggled with it directly, but because I was born into it—raised by two parents whose battles with addiction shaped my childhood and forever marked my perspective on life, love, and resilience.I’ve seen both sides of the coin. On one side is my mother:….
I lost custody of my son during a time in my life when I was in active addiction. It was a dark and painful period, and the consequences were heavy—not just for me, but for my son and our family. Once I got into treatment and started rebuilding my life, I immediately began fighting to….
Nineteen years ago, I was living in a homeless shelter in Baltimore City. I was just beginning my recovery from a substance use disorder – heroin. Shortly thereafter, I entered The Mann House in Bel Air. After leaving The Mann House, I rented a room in a couple’s home in Forest Hill and was pouring….
The following is a continuation of – ‘How It Started’ Introduction: The role of a Harford County Family Court judge is to impartially support the law while considering, first and foremost, the best interests of children. When one of our judges not only allows but actively participates in the denigration of a father’s or mother’s….
Substance use recovery isn’t just a personal journey — it’s a community effort. Behind every successful recovery story are people, programs, and services working tirelessly to provide support, treatment, and hope. But in many towns and cities, just like in Harford County Maryland, this essential infrastructure is being quietly eroded by a growing crisis: funding….
Recovery from addiction is an incredibly personal and transformative journey. It’s a path that requires immense strength, resilience, and commitment. However, what often isn’t discussed enough is how stigma can continue to play a significant, sometimes debilitating, role long after someone has achieved sobriety. Whether stemming from societal biases, professional environments, or personal relationships, stigma….
In Harford County, Maryland, the journey of recovery from substance-use addiction is personal — but it’s also deeply shaped by the environment around us. From the support systems we have in place to the tools we use every day; recovery is never a solo act. And in today’s world, social media has become one of….
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