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My name is Justin & I am an addict of the worst kind. I know that sounds harsh, but it’s the reality of my disease & where my addiction took me. The progression of my disease transpired very rapidly at a young age. I became homeless at 18 due to my little brother suffering a….
My name is Stacey, and I’m an alcoholic and an addict. I’m also a mom, a child of God, and so much more. I’ve felt both the pain of addiction and the stigma that follows it—especially within the Harford County Family Court system. Three years ago, my world exploded. My daughter accused my ex-husband of….
Just over two years ago, a second DUI forced me to confront a difficult question: Am I an alcoholic? I wasn’t a daily drinker, but when I drank, I couldn’t stop. Crushed by shame, I sought help. My lawyer recommended a pricey, out-of-pocket program. I expected a supportive environment but found a 12-week virtual “treatment”….
Recovery and Responsibility: How to Spot Genuine Support vs. Exploitative Nonprofits Reaching For Recovery does not solicit or accept donations. We are totally self-funded. However, the recovery community at large as well as many generous residents of Harford County want to support recovery in our community by opening not only their hearts, but their wallets…..
For many people living with an alcohol and/or substance use disorder, one of the hardest hurdles is simply walking through the door to their first 12-step meeting. It’s a moment that is filled with fear, uncertainty, and often a heavy does of self-doubt. While at the same time, providing a grain of hope. You may….
There was a time when I didn’t think I’d live to see 35. Nor did I care to. At the age of 37, I was dying an alcoholic death. I didn’t care about anything or anyone. I hurt people, good people. I was like a tornado ripping through the lives of anyone who came into….
In 2019, I had eight months of sobriety and had just completed a 60-day intensive outpatient program for alcoholism. I was unemployed and applying for a position with the Maryland Public School System. Part of the onboarding required answering a yes-or-no question: Do you have a history of substance or alcohol abuse? That one question….
Is Anonymity Antiquated? When Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in 1935, anonymity was more than a ‘Tradition’ – it was survival. Addiction was viewed as a moral failure, and those seeking help risked losing jobs, reputations, even family ties. By protecting identity, A.A. gave people a safe place to recover without fear of exposure. Nearly a….
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