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Hope Through Love & Resilience: A Family’s Recovery Journey

January 15, 2025

Hope grows in unexpected places. For Linda Rosenberg and her daughter Melissa LaPorte, Learn to Cope became a lifeline. Through shared resilience, love, and community support, their journey highlights the transformative power of connection, proving that recovery is possible.

A Mother’s Journey: Linda Rosenberg

When Linda Rosenberg first discovered Learn to Cope, she was a mother overwhelmed by the struggles of supporting a loved one with addiction. Her discovery happened unexpectedly—a mention of the organization in a Boston Globe obituary caught her attention. What started as a Google search turned into a life-changing journey.

Learn to Cope, a nonprofit offering support and resources for families dealing with addiction, became Linda’s lifeline. Initially hesitant, she attended meetings far from home to stay anonymous. Walking into her first meeting, she was amazed by the number of attendees. “There must have been 100 people in the room,” she recalls. For the first time, she realized she wasn’t alone.

The meetings provided more than a space to share; they created a community of people who understood her struggles. “It felt cathartic to talk about it,” Linda shares. “When you think you’re alone and then find others with the same story, it’s a relief.” Over time, she found her “home meeting” in Cambridge, where she connected with others weekly.

Now a facilitator for Learn to Cope, Linda helps others on their journeys. “We don’t give advice; we offer resources and hope,” she explains. Whether guiding new attendees or offering emotional support, her focus is on creating a welcoming, understanding space.

Reflecting on her experiences, Linda highlights the importance of recovery education and community connection. She imagines a future where recovery training is as common as other workplace education, reducing stigma and fostering understanding.

Learn to Cope’s impact shows the strength of shared experiences and the power of hope. As Linda says, “Knowing you’re not alone can be life-changing. This community reminds us we can face challenges together—and come out stronger.”

A Daughter’s Journey: Melissa LaPorte

Melissa LaPorte’s story reminds us that recovery is not about a single moment but a series of small, consistent changes. After years of struggling with addiction and enduring challenges like arrests and failed treatments, her turning point came through a gradual shift supported by love and determination.

Her mother, inspired by resources like Learn to Cope, set healthy boundaries while continuing to offer unwavering love. This approach helped Melissa face the consequences of her actions and find the courage to change. Through professional help, community resources, and sheer resilience, Melissa embraced recovery and began rebuilding her life step by step.

Melissa’s recovery was not linear, and she faced setbacks along the way. Yet, with each challenge, she stayed committed to the process. She credits the recovery community and those who shared their experiences for showing her that she wasn’t alone. Programs like recovery coaching and mutual aid groups helped Melissa find purpose, connection, and tools for long-term healing.

Today, she thrives as a lead clinician, guiding others on their path to healing. Her journey exemplifies how recovery is possible with the right support system and an unrelenting belief in hope. Melissa’s message is clear: no matter how dark things seem, recovery is within reach for everyone.

Melissa’s transformation highlights the power of community, compassion, and persistence in creating a brighter, addiction-free future.

Recovery is not just possible—it’s probable with the right steps. “Every person deserves hope, no matter where they are,” she says.

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