Jenna O: An Honest Chance – July 2026 Alumni Spotlight
5/2/2024 – I crashed my car and wound up on crutches with bruised ribs and an even more bruised ego. Nothing was coming to save me. Not time.…
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Megan M: Building Connection Beyond Treatment – August 2026 Alumni Newsletter Spotlight
Read moreSean R: The Bedtime Stories I Almost Missed – June 2026 Alumni Spotlight
When I was asked to write this column, I was a little taken aback. Me? How could I possibly be asked to write something that is supposed to…
Read moreWorth the Investment: Lessons from a Three-Year Commute
An author who is in recovery shares a multi-year personal story about their connection with an unhoused veteran struggling with addiction at Union Station. Over the years, the…
Read moreNick B: Rebuilding a Life I Never Thought Possible – May 2026 Alumni Spotlight
Alcohol took me to a really low place. I was a real hopeless alcoholic. I didn’t like who I was. I felt stuck and lost most of the…
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Blaise R: The Willingness to Walk Through the Door – April 2026 Alumni Spotlight
When I walked into Mountainside for the first time, I was overwhelmed with shame and uncertainty. I didn’t really understand what recovery was, and if I’m being honest,…
Read moreOne Wild Summer: Celebrating Milestones in Recovery
Summertime is when we think of being active, outward, uplifted, and having fun. It’s a time to get outside by camping, hiking, swimming, attending outdoor concerts, and those…
Read moreMy Name is Lloyd, a Gay Male Addict in Recovery
My name is Lloyd, and I’m a gay male addict in recovery. While I’ve always been gay, I haven’t always been in recovery! According to the National Institute on…
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