Markel Joseph’s life began with boundless energy, laughter, and an infectious love for people and dancing. Growing up, he was known for his lively spirit, and people gravitated toward him because of his upbeat personality. But over time, that vibrant energy faded into darkness as addiction took hold. The change was gradual yet consuming. He…
Healing Transitions’ Recovery Outreach Department, incepted in 2018, made 8,308 outreach attempts in 2023. Recognizing the challenge of maintaining and tracking such a significant volume of calls and data, Recovery Outreach Specialist Trish Wuchte, who has been instrumental in enhancing the program, developed an innovative phone tree system. This initiative connects individuals in sustained recovery…
Many people come to Healing Transitions to find recovery. Rhonda Spence came to help her son as he sought freedom from addiction. Ultimately, she found her own recovery too. “I started coming to the family support group when my son was struggling with addiction for the first time,” said Rhonda. “Eventually, I got certified…
Patty’s early years were shaped by financial challenges and a lack of support. Raised by her mother alone who faced difficulties stemming from violence, untreated mental illness, and trauma, which affected the way Patty and her siblings were treated. Patty’s maternal grandmother, who played a significant role in her life, struggled with her own experiences…
Chad Aultman, 41, describes his life before sobriety as “darkness with glimmers of light.” On top of battling addiction, Chad experienced several traumatic events, including the devastating loss of his wife in 2019. Left with two young sons and struggling with addiction, he looked into the face of his innocent 8-month-old and knew something…
Lindsay Smith, a 33-year-old mother of two, had a transformative experience at Healing Transitions. Her journey has been tumultuous. Wrapped in addiction and in an abusive relationship, Lindsay looks back on this period of her life with sadness. She pushed away people who loved her, and was lonely and depressed. Her mom was constantly…
At the age of 37, Travis Hill is a testament to the transformative power of healing and recovery. His life before coming to Healing Transitions was a whirlwind, trapped in the throes of drug addiction and drug dealing. Travis can trace his addictive tendencies back to high school when he was dependent on marijuana, which…
From a well-respected, affluent family in Kinston, Kathy has suffered from the relentless disease of addiction since high school. What began as social drinking spiraled into a dependency on hard drugs through a career in pharmaceutical sales. Success in her career wasn’t enough to fill the void drugs superficially filled. Her relationships became severed, she…
As we approach Veterans Day, we celebrate not only the bravery and sacrifice of those who have served our country, but also their remarkable journeys of resilience and recovery. Russell Wooley’s journey to healing is thanks, in part, to his time spent at Healing Transitions. His commitment to recovery shines bright as a beacon…
“Before Healing Transitions, I was homeless and living on the streets. Most nights, I’d sleep with a knife under my pillow because I constantly lived in fear.” But that’s not Terri’s story anymore. She’s been in recovery since June 19, 2009. As an alumna of Healing Transitions, she’s been able to recreate her life through…