Gala’s Story: From Active Addiction to a Life in Recovery In this edition of the RAGE newsletter, we feature Daughter’s House Program alum, Gala; now four+ years sober. She currently works in a treatment center, has completed her Alcohol and Drug Training (ADT), and is building a future dedicated...
Behind The Scenes: Three, Six, Nine, Twelve Quarter 1 is nearly complete, and we’d like to share a look at what we’ve achieved so far and what’s coming next. At Rage Against Addiction, everything we create is rooted in lived experience. Our Three, Six, Nine, Twelve: Recovery Companion with...
Making Room For Both Recovering from drugs and alcohol can feel especially hard during the holidays. This time of year comes with a lot of pressure that may include busy schedules, family expectations, old traditions, and situations where drinking or using is everywhere. For someone in recovery,...
Healing Your Inner Child Our Women Helping Women volunteer workshop with Michelle Taylor was a success. It explored what it means to heal your inner child. Michelle has agreed to be featured in the Rage Reader about her journey and why she wants to give back to women like our ladies in the...
Sober October Every October, people across the country participate in Sober October, where they give up alcohol to focus on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. For some, it’s simply a reset after a summer of indulgence while on vacations or during neighborhood gatherings. But for those...
Today, I Love The Person That I Am September is National Recovery Month, a time dedicated to honoring the strength, resilience, and hope of people in recovery and their families. Sarah shares her journey not only to reflect on where she has been, but also to show that recovery from addiction is...
Grief is a Reflection of How Deeply You Loved Them August is Overdose Awareness Month. It’s a time of reflection, emotion, and sometimes grief. Those of us who have lost a loved one to a drug overdose know the deep, wide, and raw pain we are left with. Sometimes we feel alone and lost in the...
Celebrating Growth, Gratitude, and the Power of Recovery Big News: Rage is Awarded the ORF Grant! After months of preparation and patience, we’re thrilled to share that Rage Against Addiction has been awarded funding from the Opioid Restitution Fund (ORF)! This is a huge win for our organization....
“That’s What Is Going To Save Your Life” Shelby N. was a resident in our Daughter’s House program. She has recently moved on from living in The Cottage (one of our sober living houses) and has truly turned her life around. She shares a little about her journey below: -How...
You Deserve To Feel Well May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a time dedicated to raising awareness, breaking stigma, and encouraging open conversations about mental health. It’s a reminder that taking care of your emotional and mental well-being is just as important as caring for your...
Walking for Healing, Running for Hope: The History of the Rage Against Addiction Annual Memory Walk / Recovery Run Each year, as spring begins to bloom, a powerful tradition takes place in our community: the Rage Against Addiction Annual Memory Walk / Recovery Run. What began as a small, heartfelt...
Parenting After A Loss This March marks seven years since my sister Dana has been gone. Watching addiction take hold of her and then losing her to it is difficult to explain. The grief hits me like a wave and has changed me as a person. In the years since she passed, I have seen life through a...