When it comes to addiction and intervention – what works and what doesn’t? We’ve assembled a group of people in recovery and law enforcement to explore that very question. Copyright © Community Media Center of Carroll County. Inc. 2021
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office sees its share of substance use cases, Corporal Amanda Blizzard from the detention center joins us on Real Talk to discuss some of the resources officers use to help individuals change direction. “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 1 minute and watch … Read More
Happy New Year! Thank you to everyone who has supported me, Rising Above Addiction, and my mission of helping people to reclaim their lives. Because of your generous donations, your attendance and support at our events, your willingness to peel away the stigma and see the person, so many people are able to live another year. Thank you to all of the girls at Reclaiming My Life and Keeping My Serenity for trusting me with your lives. Each and everyone … Read More
Happy Birthday Brittney! It is such a blessing to be able to celebrate your birthday this year. I was so afraid that you wouldn’t make it to see another year of life. You came into my life when I was completely broken, and you taught me about survival through helping others. You and I gave birth to Rob’s house, and then to Kristin’s house. And then you lost your way. As you wake up this morning and start another year … Read More
Tonight was our Christmas dinner with all of the girls from Reclaiming My Life and Keeping My Serenity. Joining us were all of the women who help to run the houses, people who have adopted our houses, and three of us moms who have lost our beautiful children to the disease of addiction. As I looked around the room this evening, I was very aware that this was all happening because Rob died. And as heartbreaking as it is, it … Read More
Every time that I look down at this, I will be reminded… My life ended, yet began in so many ways on this date. Rob’s initials are the meaning behind the name. His name lays beautifully on my skin. This is the name of the sober house, named after Rob; a safe place where women come to begin their journeys of recovery and start to reclaim their lives back. This is the name of my book. It was written to … Read More
Yesterday afternoon we ordered new carpet for the bedrooms. Yesterday evening I walked by Rob’s room. Immediately I thought about how Dennis pulled Rob off of his bed, placed him on the floor and began CPR to try and save his life. I was instantly consumed with grief, and now I am wondering whether I can put new carpet in Rob’s room. It is the last place Rob was before he was taken away from me. Rob’s room remains exactly … Read More
Go to Amazon or Barnes and Noble for kindle or direct shipping… This is the 3rd edition to Gutters and Roses. My hope is reading this you see the ripple effect we can have on the lives of others by merely showing love and compassion. This edition is dedicated to two such individuals named George Butler and Isiah Robertson. Both of these men impacted my life tremendously and encouraged me to carry on the ripple. All proceeds go to Heroin-The … Read More
Without these four women…. Brittney and I gave birth to Reclaiming My Life and Keeping My Serenity. Alyssa stepped in and saved the houses. Sarah and Morgana completed the houses and turned them into what they are meant to be. These four beautiful women are my family, and they have each saved me in different ways. From day one of starting Rising Above Addiction, Rob has been my my side, guiding me to fulfill his purpose. Brittney, I am so … Read More
Our sober home house meeting was supposed to be tonight. However, Rob’s house is in quarantine due to COVID. The girls were going to surprise me with their special Christmas decorations at the house. This is the most beautiful thing in the world! The love you have for me and Rob just blows me away. I am so lucky! I love you all so very much♥️