by Duane Osterlind | Sep 19, 2022 | Addiction, Recovery, Trauma
Over the years, our society has normalized drinking. At almost every party or event, booze is a huge part of the celebration. No booze = no fun. But what if we could create a space where everyone can just have fun while still being their authentic self – minus the...
by Duane Osterlind | Sep 13, 2022 | Blog
Driving drunk with her kids in the car and getting pulled over and arrested, it was at that point that Amy Liz Harrison realized she just had to surrender herself to recovery. If you’re someone struggling with alcoholism or someone you love and care about is...
by Duane Osterlind | Sep 12, 2022 | Addiction, LGBTQ, Mental Health, Sexuality
The LGBTQ community has long been underserved by the mental health care system as well as recovery supports, despite being an increasingly visible and sizable part of the general population. In part, this is due to the ongoing discrimination and prejudice that members...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 30, 2022 | Blog
The fear of abandonment is universal. The problem is – many people try to medicate that feeling with whatever gives them instant gratification (drugs, alcohol, food, television, sleeping, social media, shopping, etc.) Whatever that looks like, addiction...
by Duane Osterlind | Aug 22, 2022 | Addiction, Mental Health
The fear of abandonment is universal. The problem is – we try to medicate that feeling with whatever gives us instant gratification (drugs, alcohol, food, television, sleeping, social media, shopping, etc.) Whatever that looks like, addiction can stem from an...
