Ashley’s addiction-to-recovery journey was a quick spiral from a sheltered, middle-class childhood with her family to being homeless. “I had my first drink at 16, and I immediately fell in love with it,” she remembers. “I grew up in church. My life was very structured and protected. After I started drinking, I used drugs…
You may have seen Jackie’s work when you’re walking through downtown Raleigh at her public-facing art studio at Artspace. Or maybe you’ve heard some of the inspiring conversations she’d had with other career-minded artists on her podcast, the Level Up Artist Podcast. But what you might not have known about her is her heart for…
Timmy Fox’s remarkable journey from a participant in the Healing Transitions Long-Term Recovery Program to Silver Chipper #984 is a testament to the transformative impact that recovery has had on him. His unwavering commitment to serving others as a Recovery Engagement Specialist at Healing Transitions underscores this impact. In one of his college courses…
Daniel was raised in a loving, two-parent home and according to him, he had “everything anyone could ever want or desire.” When Daniel, 38, left home for North Carolina A&T State University, he was introduced to alcohol, marijuana and eventually, cocaine. What started out as recreational use amongst friends and colleagues slowly turned into an…
Caroline would tell you her childhood growing up on the Outer Banks of North Carolina was anything but typical. Her parents were both drinkers, and Caroline always felt a little different, like she just didn’t belong. In middle school, her parents got divorced, and tragically, her mom attempted suicide in front of her. Her…
For many, finding support after starting their recovery journey looks like attending a regular AA meeting, meeting with their mentor for coffee, or serving as a peer mentor to help others seeking freedom from addiction. For partners in life and recovery, Millie Jones, 39, and Bryan Maasch, 39, it looks like a long hike in…
Addiction affects everyone in the orbit of a loved one battling the disease. And miraculously, so does recovery. Jake and his close-knit family were faced with the terrifying reality of addiction not long ago. His mother, Teresa, remembers knowing there were problems, but not knowing her son’s problems were rooted in a drug addiction. It…
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…
Arriving in Raleigh on a Greyhound bus with only eight dollars, two pairs of clothing, and two sandwiches, Myron shares, “I didn’t have any hope. I had to borrow hope from someone who believed that if I was willing to take this step [and come to Healing Transitions], my life would be changed forever.” …
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…