by Sinead | Jan 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
By: Sierra Parham-Gantt Even before I got formally diagnosed, I felt that there was something intrinsically wrong with me and that I was defective. I blamed myself for everything that ever happened to me, including childhood trauma. I knew rationally that it...
by Sinead | Dec 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
By: Nikki Rashes It happens every year like clockwork. The days get shorter and the air gets colder. The leaves change colors and then the trees become bare. Warm walks in the sun turn to hayrides under the moon and, finally, to snow falling from a dark and...
by Sinead | Nov 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
I first met Jacob at our Broadview location last January. We got along very well. Jacob has been living with OCD and Asperger’s since a young age. He continues to this day to educate me on Autism and OCD. He currently lives in a group home, but his desire is to live...
by Sinead | Oct 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
By: Rachelle Soller Recovery from alcohol use is the most difficult, joyous thing I’ve ever done, and I never could have done it without my family and community holding me up. But sometimes I can forget to acknowledge how hard my alcohol use, and even my...
by collin@rytechllc.com | Sep 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
By: Ian Christensen When I first attended Intensive Outpatient Treatment for substance abuse, I didn’t like to talkabout my problems. I thought people would judge me, think less of me, or just be annoyed. Formost of my life, I tried to go it alone; white-knuckle it,...
by collin@rytechllc.com | Aug 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
August is Happy Wellness Month and Recovery Support Specialist Maricruz shares how a Wellness Wheel helps her take care of her mental health. Happy Wellness Month, my name is Maricruz and I am a Recovery Support Specialist and I am an RSS at NAMI Metro Suburban...