by MaryAnn Gardner I have worked with people struggling with addiction for the past eighteen years. In that time, I have noticed that a lot of shame is attached to people who…
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We caught up with Bobbi-Jo at the office of Healing House in Kansas City last June. She’s been a friend of Reach UP, giving away thousands of magazines throughout each year to…
by Allan Scott I was a liar, a loser, and a thief. was a drug addict and alcoholic. I stole from my friends and my family. That’s who I was. It is…
by Crystal Knapp My friend, Have you ever watched a boxing match? I can remember the cute twinkle in my sweet grandma’s eyes when I caught her watching boxing. I never…
by Crystal Schippling My coffee cup says, “Chaos Coordinator.” Life at work and home does not follow a tidy pattern. I am good at organizing, but you couldn’t tell by looking at…
by MaryAnn Gardner If addiction could talk, what would it say? … don’t forget you need me today … and of course I will take all your pain away! If addiction could…
by Elaine Mizuo We all know that social media keeps us connected with our loved ones and keeps us informed about things going on around us. But are you letting it take…
by Crystal Knapp At some point it happens. You find yourself taking care of your kids, or someone else’s kids, or an adult with complicated health issues. Here’s what I’ve learned since…