I am looking to get the heroes in recovery movement started here in Oakland county area. What we do: we help to stop the negitive stigmas associated with recovery whether it be an addiction, mental illness or both.  Who can Join: any one. Why: When recovering from an addiction the stigmas from family members and the surrounding community whether it be friends,family church or who ever, can be overbearing and we help break down those barriers. Heroes in Recovery is a social movement that spreads …

I am a survivor, picking up the pieces, trying to heal from the devastating effects of an encounter with a confirmed sociopath. It is an experience that has changed my life. It is easy to get caught up in the anger and resentment. I have done my share of that. I have spent a year and a half trying to make sense of this and get my feet back on the ground, and I have made progress. I am learning that healing comes from focusing on the lesson this experience has been trying to teach me. Healing doe …