The Recovery Elevator Blog
Paddle Downstream 🛶
Which way are you paddling? I was listening to an audio book recently, The Astonishing Power of Emotions, that introduced an analogy I wanted to share with you all. Imagine there is a stream of well-being. Imagine that you show up to the stream with your canoe...
Gambling…the Addiction Hidden in Plain Sight
Today’s blog entry is from Bobbie Malatesta. Bobbie has been a member of Café RE since February 2020. Gambling…the Addiction Hidden in Plain Sight By: Bobbie Malatesta (Café RE UP) If you’ve met me in the community or heard me share, you probably know this...
Experiences in the ER and Detox
Today’s blog entry is from Dan B. Dan has been a member of Café RE since January 2022. He can be found on our zoom chats and supporting fellow members of Café RE. Experiences in the ER and Detox By: Dan B (Café RE UP) Both are Brutal & Dangerous:...
Forever
Today’s blog entry is from Jeff Miller. Jeff has been a member of Café RE since March 2024. He can be found on our zoom chats and supporting fellow members of Café RE. Forever By: Jeff Miller (Café RE GO) There I was at 6 years old kneeling next to my bed repeating...
Not Much Can Grow in the Dark
Today’s blog entry is from Kristie K. Kristie has been a member of Café RE since December 31, 2019. She can be found supporting her fellow Café RE GO members and hosting our Café RE chats. Not Much Can Grow in the Dark By: Kristie K. (Café RE GO) 1.12.24 During...
Sobriety, Stigmas, and Smiles
Today’s blog entry is from Justine. Justine has been a member of Café RE since November 2023. She can be found supporting her fellow Café RE UP members and on the Café RE chats. Sobriety, Stigmas and Smiles By: Justine (Café RE UP) As I sit here today, I am...
Playing The Tape Forward: A Foundation For My Sobriety
Today’s blog entry is from Johanna C. Johanna has been a member of Café RE since September 2023. Sha has been an active and supportive member of her Café RE Blue group and our Café RE chats! Playing The Tape Forward: A Foundation For My Sobriety By: Johanna...
Staying Hopeful Through This Long Journey
Today’s blog entry is from Ana. Ana has been a member of Café RE since April 2023 and is an active and supportive member of her Café RE OG group! Staying Hopeful Through This Long Journey By: Ana (Café RE OG) Around 4 years ago, when I finally admitted I needed to...
Do It Scared
Today’s blog entry is from Danielle Marr. Danielle has been a member of Café RE since June 2023. Danielle taught our most recent Ditching the Booze: Writing a New Narrative Course and was one of the teachers in our REstore Dray January Course. She is an active and...
Women and Alcohol
Today’s blog entry is from Alisa. Alisa has been a member of Café RE since July 2023. She recently took part in our Recovery Elevator REstore 2024 course. She is an active and supportive member of her Café RE GO group! Women and Alcohol By: Alisa (Café RE GO)...
