A Life Second To None
When she first stopped drinking, she imagined a gray future: survival, not joy. She assumed life without alcohol meant a small, dull existence. Instead, recovery opened doors she never knew existed. T…
Articles by Sarah Kelly Reid
Meaningful Conversations
Sarah sits across from a friend in recovery, phone face-down on the table. Before responding, she listens, really listens, to what's being shared. This article explores how active listening builds dee…
Boots2Roots
Col. Dave Hickey returned home to Maine after military service and quickly noticed veterans struggling to find their footing in civilian life. That observation led to Boots2Roots, an organization prep…
Veterans find military experience helps their recovery efforts
Dan Blake adjusts his uniform, remembers the acronyms. The military taught him to follow orders, to trust a mission larger than himself. Years later, sitting in his first recovery meeting, he realizes…
