7th Annual Drug Overdose & Prevention Vigil

Rob, every year I light a candle for you at the Annual Drug Overdose & Prevention Vigil. This year, the 7th, my candle was also lit for the children of the beautiful friends that you have brought to me, the people that you have sent to me to try and help that have lost their battles and for all who have died from the disease of addiction. The Vigil is a reminder that our community stands together in unity. Hosted … Read More

There is no coming back from losing a child.

I often post about all of the gifts that Rob brings to me; there are too many to count. However, it is difficult for me to talk about the pain. Last Thursday, I spoke at Wesley Freedom United Methodist Church’s recovery service. There were many people there who were struggling to get their lives back. I found myself feeling safe enough to get vulnerable. I talked about the pain…. There is no coming back from losing a child. I’ve been … Read More

Recovery Service at Wesley Freedom United Methodist Church

Last night Connie and I spoke at a recovery service, at Wesley Freedom United Methodist Church. We are two moms finding peace, meaning and purpose through the deaths of our sons. We both shared our stories last night in hopes that at least one person left there feeling hope. As I was talking, I looked out and saw all of the beautiful women from my sober homes. These women save me every day, and I know that Rob is responsible … Read More

Joining forces…

Showing up, supporting each other and working hard to make a difference. Jimmy and Rob, I hope that you are proud of us 💙💙 What a great event for Novak’s House put on by Julie Johnson!!! Rising Above Addiction, Maryland Print House, and HOFFA were so glad to be apart of it! The trip to Florida was filled with laugh, tears, bonding, and expanded friendships. So glad to have all of you in my life and can’t wait to see … Read More

Guest Speaker: Dimitri Vourlos

Thank you Dimitri Vourlos for speaking at the Rising Above Addiction and Weber Sober Homes end-of-summer cookout. Your message was incredible, and it was full of hope for a purposeful life in the journey of recovery. Thanks to everyone who came. It was a great day! Twelve to Life MC

2021 Drug & Violence Awareness Expo

The Expo is Going Virtual on April 8, 2021 The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is presenting the 7th annual Drug and Violence Awareness Expo on Thursday April 8, 2021. Due to COVID-19 changes needed to be made for the expo to continue safely. To accomplish this an expanded and interactive website is being created. The Drug and Violence Awareness Expo website will be accessible by every eighth grade and high school student of the Carroll County Public school system, all … Read More

Tammy Lofink shares her story with DAR

Kenna, It was a pleasure! Thank you for having me out this morning, and thank you for your continued support. Tammy Our DAR met this morning. I had invited Tammy Lofink as our guest speaker. Tammy shared her story of losing her son to addiction and wanting to help others in our community by forming her foundation “Rising Against Addiction.” Our members asked a lot of great questions. My daughter lived in one of Tammy’s sober homes. This subject is … Read More

Tammy Lofink visits Phoenix Recovery Academy

Thank you, Sean for having me out to visit Phoenix Recovery Academy. What you are doing for our youth is amazing! I am looking forward to supporting this incredible program. Bentley is more than happy to come out anytime and steal the kids food again! Jessica, It was wonderful seeing you and being able to meet your beautiful daughter Tammy Lofink from Rising Above Addiction and Jessica Jeffery from Sandstone Care came for a lunch visit with the students. Bentley, … Read More

Twelve To Life MC 2nd Anniversary, Halloween Bash, and Fundraiser

Thank you, Twelve to Life MC and everyone who came out, donated and supported Twelve To Life MC 2nd Anniversary/ Halloween Bash and Fundraiser. Last night’s event at Beaver Run Fish and Game Club in Finksburg, Maryland was a blast! There was Catering BBQ by Big D’s Pitt, Live music by CRACKINBUSH, Ax Throwing, Bike detailing, face painting, a Chinese auction, a 50/50 raffle, an AA speaker, and book signing for Reclaiming My Life! And the proceeds were to benefit … Read More

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