Meet Bridget Mahoney, an activist and advocate dedicated to preventing domestic violence and child abuse. Bridget is a former television news anchor, her first career passion. Her life’s path took an unexpected turn after she experienced domestic violence. Wanting to help others and create social...
This October we’re leading the conversation about Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This is a time to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and be a voice for its victims. Meet Shalissa L. Wall who’s shared her story with us on surviving domestic violence and becoming an advocate...
It’s October, and we’re leading the conversation about Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This is a time to acknowledge domestic violence survivors and be a voice for its victims. Meet Roweena Davis, who shares her story of surviving domestic violence and then showing incredible strength by...
After recovering from substance use disorder and homelessness, Sarah wanted to offer resources to women like herself. What began organically with one folding table, a box of Narcan and a trash bag filled with clothes slowly grew into a program that helped all humans through...
HERStory: Meet Tina Tsakonas, Recovery Advocate & Influencer Tina Tsakonas is a social media influencer who shares videos of her journey as a former addict who is now celebrating her recovery. She coins her videos as a take on providing comedy and realism throughout her...
Strength, Activism, & Fight for Justice A dear friend and mentor of those recovering and of our founder, Jackie Sue Griffin, Ms. Niki Ann Miller, 65 passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 28, 2022. According to her obituary, Niki will be remembered as a brilliant writer,...
Emily Zarecki – The silver lining of breast cancer I had a feeling I would get cancer someday. I realize that's a strange way to start a story, but it seemed inevitable, especially given my family history. On my mom’s side of the family, my grandmother...
This career path has surprised me. I didn’t expect to land in such an esoteric field, but I followed my calling and it continues to fulfill me more each year. Growing up, my Dad was a big fan of Joseph Campbell. He delighted at stories of...
I was sitting at my desk working, not really on anything particularly stressful when all of the sudden my chest began to hurt and feel very tight, I began to sweat, feel dizzy and very nauseous. I was scared. The feeling lasted about 15 minutes....
When I was a kid and adults would ask me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would say, “I just want to help people.” I had no idea what shape that might take, but I pursued a master’s degree in counseling...