Nonprofit View: Siblings suffer through family member’s addiction

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Thank you, Carroll County Times for the opportunity to bring awareness on siblings, who tend to suffer silently, when their brother or sister struggles with addiction. To read the article on the Baltimore Sun, click the link below: Nonprofit View: Siblings suffer through family member’s addiction https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll/opinion/cc-op-nonprofit-view-032221-20210322-6fwwqylzh5dpljc2raqjndsp2a-story.html?fbclid=IwAR3sNJkBalDzkJvrrwzFpRCqf4Vr2CLHAJVRPRSWq5rMP2cqCgQzc1_A-Aw

The Carroll County Times Visits Our Sober Homes

Thank you, Carroll County Times for coming out to Reclaiming My Life Sober Home today. Rising Above Addiction is honored to be given this opportunity to bring attention, awareness and education to the community on the epidemic of addiction, during the pandemic. The photographer came out and the reporter interviewed some of the girls on their experiences and struggles of staying sober during Covid. Thank you to my wonderful board members, Sarah, Morgana and Alyssa for sharing your experiences and … Read More

Rob’s Portrait by Nick Tzenov… Billboard Coming Soon!

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Thank you, Nick Tzenov for the most incredible gift of capturing the essence of my Rob in this picture. Every time that I look at this picture, I can almost feel his presence of life. Look for the billboard coming on Route 140, Westminster, in loving memory of Rob. I am honored to be given the opportunity to bring awareness to overdose, break stigmas and honor the lives lost to this terrible disease. You will see the logo of Rising … Read More

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

Letters to Rob… your 25th birthday…

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Most people know that I write Rob a letter each year on his birthday. Tomorrow is his birthday, and he would have turned 25. For me, he is still very much present, has accomplished so much, and has helped countless people since his death. It is easier for me to share this letter the day before his birthday… Dear Robert, Happy Birthday! Today you would have turned 25. Just saying that out loud is heartbreaking. Twenty-five! Twenty-five should be the … Read More

Letter’s to Rob… Happy Birthday!

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Most people know that I write Rob a letter each year on his birthday. Tomorrow is his birthday, and he would haved turned 25. For me, he is still very much present, has accomplished so much, and has helped countless people since his death. It is easier for me to share this letter the day before his birthday… Dear Robert, Happy Birthday! Today you would have turned 25. Just saying that out loud is heartbreaking. Twenty-five! Twenty-five should be the … 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 Visits DAR

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Kenna, It was a pleasure! Thank you for having me out this morning, and thank you for your continued support. 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 near … Read More

Twelve To Life raises $1,500.00 for Rising Above Addiction

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Twelve To Life MC would like to say THANK YOU to all of our supporters and sponsors who helped make this possible! With your donations and support we helped many people in recovery at Rising Above Addiction. We couldn’t do it without you! Lets make this year bigger and better! Addiction and suicide has risen 30% and our community needs our help. Looking forward to seeing you all at our next event!!! STAY TUNED!!!

A note from Lindsey Staymates…

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I can remember my last day using like it was yesterday, even though it was back in March of 2018. I sometimes wish that I didn’t have the memories of constant pain and anguish accompanied with the mental obsession with drugs and alcohol. I wish that the warm welcome of death wasn’t a part of my story. But it is. A simpler way to describe the inner torture I was caught in is sort of like an insect who is … Read More

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