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Beth Kreitl – We Bloom Executive Director, Peer Support | LMHC
I am a person who lives with trauma and mental health challenges, which led me to join a 12- step recovery program 23 years ago this month. During that time, my recovery journey has widened and deepened in so many ways, including yoga, meditation, energy work,...
Aaron Kucharski – Grassroots Coordinator
I have been in recovery since September 6, 2003. For many years, I was quiet about that. Today, however, I choose to speak out as an advocate in my community about overdose prevention, harm reduction practices, and the importance of ongoing recovery support that...
My Recovery Story – a slow, meandering journey By Tom Farley
As I often say when I start to tell my story, I grew up in a family that checked three boxes: we had a struggling, troubled relationship with alcohol that went back generations. We were Irish and loved to celebrate our heritage and culture. Finally, we lived in...
Mack Park
My name is Mack Park, and I work with the Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE). Do you work or volunteer your time within the recovery community? Tell us about the work you do. I work with the Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE), which is...
Chief Scott MacFarlan
The opioid epidemic is one of the issues at the forefront of law enforcement. It affects all socioeconomic groups and does not discriminate. Earlier in my law enforcement career, abusing illicit opioid substances like cocaine and crack were replaced by abusing...
Remembering Travis James Busse
Travis James Busse – aka Fred to me, Busse to his friends, and Trav to many. Where do I begin his story? As I sit here reflecting, the first thing that comes to mind is love – the love of a mom for her only child and the love of a son for his mom. Through the highs...
Overdose Aid Kit Installed in Honor of Jason Weinfurter
New OAK Installation: Hartford, WI We’re honored to announce the latest OAK installation at Lotus Be Well (47 N Main St., Hartford, WI)—a space dedicated to health, beauty, vitality, and connection. Founded by Trish Hoehn, Lotus Be Well is a rejuvenating environment...
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