Today, we’re going to pass the mic to Cody Ostrum. He recently reached out to share his recovery journey, and we just wanted to share it with you. Here’s Cody. The Start of the Recovery Journey My recovery story started long before I ever got sober. I struggled with drugs and alcohol from the age […]
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Feel Good Friday. Sometimes the best kind of Friday doesn’t need a drink to feel like a treat. This week, Project WisHope is bringing that idea to life with Sober Sip & Paint, a night built entirely around creativity, connection, and a good mocktail.
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Wisdom Wednesday. Asking for help is one of the hardest things to do in recovery, and also one of the most important. This Wednesday, we asked our peer recovery coaches what they wish more people understood about reaching out, whether that’s the first ask or the hundredth. Here’s what they had to say. For me,
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Football season is BACK! For many fans, that used to include imbibing an incredible amount of beer along with the game. For Thrilling Thursday this week, let’s shift our focus from the alcohol to watching football sober.
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Truth Tuesday. Here’s a myth that’s been quietly shaping how people think about recovery housing: It’s a quick stop on the way to real independent living. Many may think it’s something to rush through, instead of somewhere to find your grounding. Unfortunately, that really undermines what recovery housing does, and it pressures people to possibly think about leaving before they’re ready.
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Feel Good Friday. New Month. New reasons to connect. September has a bunch of special events all across our three Community Center locations (Waukesha, Beloit, and Baraboo). Here’s a preview so you can pencil it in before you miss out.
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Another month has come to an end, and this August we’d like to pause to recognize that none of this happens alone. The hard days, the small wins, the steady work of recovery – our community showed proof of it all month long.
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Getting help isn’t easy. Watching someone you love struggling is a particular kind of hard. You really want to be able to say something, but you’re terrified of saying the wrong thing. For this Momentum Monday, let’s dive into how to spark that conversation without pushing that loved one away.
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Thrilling Thursday. Sometimes a book you can’t put down gives you the fastest heart rate all day because thrills don’t always come from speed or great heights. For this week: head to the library for your next adrenaline rush.
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WISDOM WEDNESDAY. The Wisconsin State Fair runs August 6 through 16 this year, marking 175 years of tradition. Fair season comes with plenty of beer tents and drink specials, but the fair itself offers a lot more than that. Here’s how to enjoy it fully sober.
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