I was not one of those people who had their first sip of alcohol and thought, “Where have you been all my life!”. My transformation–from a woman who drank wine to have fun, enhance the moment, relax, and take the edge off, to a woman who drank warm vodka alone behind closed doors–happened slowly over time. I do not remember …
On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at NCPSG’s 7th Annual Community Addiction Awareness Vigil, Ian Parker shared his story of recovery from addiction. His parents, Melody and Roger, introduced him. To view the video recording of his Vigil speech click here. We also share his testimonial in full below. Thank you, Ian, for being so open about your recovery! Families empower …
On Wednesday, August 30th at NCPSG’s 7th Annual Community Addiction Awareness Vigil, Keri Crossley shared her story of recovery from alcohol misuse as a teenager. Her parents, Tracy and Debbie, introduced her. To view the video recording of her Vigil speech click here. We also share her testimonial in full below. Thank you, Keri, for being so open about your …
Nick deSpoelberch is a therapist, father, facilitator for our weekly parent support meetings, and a man inlong-term recovery. He recently shared his story at our August 30 Vigil. A Second Act in Life is both amemoir and a hopeful guide to recovery and healing. It is meant to encourage all those who aretrapped, lost, or believe they have already lost …
On Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at NCPSG’s 7th Annual Community Addiction Awareness Vigil, Nick deSpoelberch shared his story of addiction to opioids and his recovery which now has reached a decade. To view the video recording click here, and see below to read his testimonial in full. Thank you, Nick, for being so open about your recovery! Hi everyone. I’m …
Pema Chodron is an American who grew up to be a Tibetan Buddhist nun who has dedicated her life tomaking meditation accessible to the masses. How to Meditate is an easy-reading guide to how anindividual can develop qualities such as “clear seeing”. First, you talks you through proper posture andlearning to settle into breathing and relaxation. A rewarding practice is …
On August 30 at 7pm, we will be hosting our 7th Annual Community Addiction Awareness Vigil in downtown New Canaan. We are returning to our same location as years past, specifically 6 South Avenue which is bordered by a Dunkin Donuts franchise. This year, we have three new testimonial speakers who will share their stories of redemption and hope, Ian, …
The quote by Maya Angelou, “When you learn, teach. When you get, give”, is how I can best describe the landscape of my recovery walk. I had always considered myself an alcohol abuser, not an alcoholic. After all, I was able to stop drinking alcohol completely from the age of 27-34. How could I possibly be a person with a …
The book The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober: Discovering a Happy, Health, Wealth Alcohol-Free Life is a well-written sobriety memoir (aka “quit lit”) that initially describes how drinking slowly but surely brought the author to her knees. Most of the book, however, is about how sobriety has worked for Catherine including in her mind, body, and spirit. The author gives …
It was a frigid Monday morning on February 6, 2017. I was so afraid to leave my apartment in Brooklyn. Ireached the point where I could not trust myself to stay alive. My addiction had me exactly where itwanted me. I was filled with fear, guilt, shame and–most importantly–loneliness. The last 14 months had been a whirlwind. I had been …
