Laughter and smiles filled the room as the Women in Recovery participants gathered together to learn about the benefits of conveying their feelings through painting, yoga and writing. On March 31, Women in Recovery participated in an afternoon of imagination, creativity and emotional power. This event was a chance for the women to learn how…
Balloons glided around aimlessly on the floor during Kenny’s seventh birthday party. A cake, covered in thick chocolate icing, was centered on a table littered with dinosaur napkins and pointed hats. A small boy bounced up and down, beaming with pride after blowing out every single candle. Tears of joy streamed down his mother’s face. Joann is…
Touted as the most important thing to do with your kids, eating dinner together, at a common table, has positive effects on physical, mental and emotional benefits. Not only that but the table is central to homework, games and overall family time. This is one of the reasons that Kyle Urich, a senior at Bishop Kelley…
Brooke spent sixteen months of her life in prison due to drug charges. After serving her time, she was granted a year judicial review. At her review, Women in Recovery (WIR) accepted her into their program. That is when Brooke’s recovery, and committed to fitness, began. When Brooke was released from prison she soon realized…
Even when cooking eight batches of meth a day, there never seemed to be enough to feed Geana Hill’s addiction. ”I was slowly dying,” she said. One of Geana’s most shameful moments —an arrest and possible 10-year prison sentence—ended with a life-changing placement in Women in Recovery (WIR), a Family & Children’s Services program operated…
