by admin | Feb 24, 2023 | Stories
As a Recovery Peer Advocate, it is an amazing honor to be a part of someone’s recovery journey. Not long ago, a woman called THRIVE at almost 2 months sober, struggling to not drink. She did not have any tools in place and expressed she was on the brink of...
by admin | Jan 3, 2023 | Stories
An Open Letter About My Addiction and Recovery by Timothy P. Smith I am 64 years old, divorced, and the father of four amazing children. My addiction over the last 40-something years is beer. My wife tried to help on numerous occasions over the past twenty years,...
by admin | Dec 2, 2022 | Stories
The most important aspect of my recovery is staying diligent and being on top of things. Self-awareness is very important to me. FCA is as committed to my recovery as I am. They remind me of appointments, always there when and if I need them and always have a positive...
by admin | Nov 3, 2022 | Stories
Thankful & Grateful When I was growing up my family celebrated Thanksgiving at my Nana and Pop Pop’s house. It was far from the picture-perfect holidays you see in the movies. As a young child, I was blissfully unaware of the toxic environment surrounding me but...
by admin | Aug 19, 2022 | Stories
Every participant who walks through the doors of THRIVE Recovery and Outreach Center has their own unique journey of recovery. A participant who comes to mind is a woman who I have seen learn and grow so much in our short time working together. She was referred to us...
by admin | Jul 21, 2022 | Stories
My fiancé was arrested, and I started living with his brother in Auburn who was using methamphetamine and cocaine through IV use. He started becoming verbally abusive and I connected with an emergency DV shelter in Auburn through DSS. While in the shelter housing, I...
