Karen Mock, Art to Recovery
“One late afternoon, I was sitting on my front porch spending some quality time with my Higher Power. I was praying and listening for some answers to my prayers. All of a sudden a great white cloud formation appeared in an otherwise clear blue sky. My spiritual, alcholic brain interpreted these clouds as a doodle that looked like Hope to me.
Two examples of Karen’s art:
FREE AT LAST
Filling the hole in my soul with spirituality was my key to freedom. Drinking never filled it, though I kept pouring in down that hole.
STEP INTO LIFE’S LIGHT
I was thinking how working a twelve step program got me this far on my journey back into the light. I walked from the darkness into life’s light again, one step at a time. I’m amazed at how alive and bright I feel today.
Joseph G., Rum Radio
“I came to the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous because my wife had become unmanageable. She had insisted that I was an alcoholic; I insisted I was not, no way, no how. After an ongoing barrage of accusations, insinuations and ever uglier threats, I relented and agreed to go to a therapist. You see I was willing to go to any length to prove that I was Not an Alcoholic. After several months of therapy, the therapist suggested that I quit drinking alcohol for a year. I told him that was an absurd idea; I could stop drinking at any time, just not right now.”
“Like most of us in recovery, life happens on life’s terms. I have suffered the loss of two of my daughters to this deadly disease: Juliann my oldest in 2001 at age 29, to an accidental overdose, and my youngest Christina in 2008 at age 22, again, an accidental overdose. To help stop this tragedy from occurring to others, I have dedicated my time talents and treasure to increasing the tools that I have found to be useful in being the most effective sponsor possible that I can be. As sponsors we have other people’s lives in our hands, who are suffering from this disease of mind, body and spirit. I do not take credit for this work; this is God’s and the fellowship.”
Brad Mersereau
Welcome! Our mission is to have the memory of my sister, Laura, matter. Laura’s story is valuable. We offer drug and alcohol sobriety resources. We offer music, and we offer information on how to proactively avoid the initial steps to her addictive dance.
Sadly, Laura made choices that led to her death. It was a slow suicide. Arm yourself with knowledge. Learn about social and genetic factors. Communicate your thoughts and feelings in a loving trusting environment. Avoid family secrets. Pursue your passions. If substance abuse is already a part of your life, take action now. Get the help you deserve!
Be Well.
Beyond Addiction:
Embrace the New Life
This FREE Ebook will show you how to create the LIFE you want after addiction.
- Accept and cope with your family's addiction.
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- Find peace, serenity and joy
Oh my gosh, Cathy. Each person here is incredible, and the offerings they share to help a person with their recovery and to help others understand what addiction is and what recovery is about are invaluable. Thank you so much for bringing them to our attention.
It is incredible to read about what so many people are doing to support prevention and recovery. Thanks so much Lisa.