REAL TALK: Recovery – Cori O’Donnell Bockmiller Interview

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Like other chronic diseases like heart disease or asthma, treatment for drug addiction usually isn’t a cure. But addiction can be managed successfully. Cori O’ Donnell Bockmiller is living in recovery and joins us to explain more about this lifelong process.   “REAL TALK Carroll County” is a partnership between the Carroll Media Center and the Carroll County States Attorney’s Office. REAL TALK is a down-to-earth look at the crisis, intervention, and recovery from a substance use disorder. Please take … Read More

A tattoo reminder, dedicated to Rob

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I don’t know what to say, and I cannot describe how I am feeling right now. I am so humbled. Every time I am feeling down, wondering why and struggling to find meaning, I am reminded… how much my beautiful son Rob is loved, honored and a part of helping people to reclaim their lives. Missy, this is incredible! I love it, and I love you. I am so proud of you, and I am honored that you chose Rob’s … Read More

A trip between sober homes…

Rob, thank for the gifts of today. Valerie and I got to help Nicholle this morning. I got to be at your house. The weather was absolutely beautiful. I got to put on shorts and a tank top, and do a long run, starting from your house. I even got to run by Kristin’s house. It made me very aware of how your death has given birth to the most beautiful thing ever… recovery for so many!!! I love you … Read More

A piece of Rob’s room…

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Christine, Words cannot express the gratitude that I have for what you and Jimmy did for us. You both knew how difficult it was for me to change Rob’s carpet. Jimmy, thank you for saving a piece of Rob’s carpet, and thank you both for making me the most special gift out of it. I will keep this forever! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Rob

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Dear Robert, Tomorrow, you would be turning 26 years old. Every time that I say that out loud, I tear up. I think how young you would still be and how much life you have missed. So many great things happen between the ages of 18 and 26, and you aren’t here to experience any of them. It makes me so sad to think of the memories we would have had with you, where you would be in your life, … 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

Treats for the Sober Homes

Thank you so much to Elliott Slattery for taking time out of your busy day to make all of the women at RML (Reclaiming My Life Sober Home) and KMS (Keeping My Serenity Sober Home) feel a little extra special yesterday. Sharing little things like these treats brings smiles to our faces!     Rob’s legacy lives on through such wonderful people. Things like this remind me that, although my hearts breaks every day, I am so very blessed. Elliott, … Read More

Fighting to Break the Ugly Stigma Surrounding Addiction

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Last night, I was asked to attend a community meeting. The meeting was held to help educate the public on sober living, and to give people an opportunity to ask questions. I sat with people that I love and consider to be my family. Some I work with, some are my dearest friends, and some have gone through Rob’s house and are now living their best lives. The rest of the room was filled with community members. I have never … Read More

Sharing my pain…

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For me, Facebook is a platform for expressing things that matter, things that help other people who may be going through a similar situation, and for connection. Sharing and writing about my journey of grief is therapeutic, and it helps me to process. Writing helps me to bring my emotions to the surface, and try to release some of the power that they hold over me. It is easy for me to talk about the gifts and the blessings that … Read More

Expressing Things that Matter: Expressing Grief

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For me, Facebook is a platform for expressing things that matter, things that help other people who may be going through a similar situation, and for connection. Sharing and writing about my journey of grief is therapeutic, and it helps me to process. Writing helps me to bring my emotions to the surface, and try to release some of the power that they hold over me. It is easy for me to talk about the gifts and the blessings that … Read More

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