Following is a story of recovery written by a Crossroads for Women client. Alex completed Crossroads for Women’ Children And Mothers Program (CAMP) in Windham, Maine. Her words have been slightly edited for this post. I had been living a nightmare for a long time. Living years with sexual abuse as a child, my innocence…
Lori Martin, LSW is a Project Coordinator/Case Manager at Crossroads for Women. She recently sat down with Amber to talk about treatment at Crossroads for Women in the Pregnant and Postpartum Residential Grant Program and how it has changed her life. The following is Amber’s story of recovery, as told by Lori. Amber heard about Crossroads…
Last week, we shared the story of a former client’s visit back to 525 Forest Avenue, the home of Crossroads for Women’ halfway house program. This week, we’re sharing the impact Ashley’s visit had on one particular client. The following post was written by halfway house client Melissa W. As a client of Crossroads for…
Following is a story of recovery written anonymously by a blog reader. We are sharing stories of recovery throughout September to celebrate Recovery Month. If you have a story to share, at any time of the year, please email [email protected]. When I was 11 years old I knew I was different than everyone else. People…
Following is a story of recovery written by Ruth Riddick. We are sharing stories of recovery throughout September to celebrate Recovery Month. If you have a story to share, please email [email protected]. What’s a nice girl like you doing in a rehab like this? That’s what I might have asked myself sitting in treat at…
Following is a story of recovery written by a Crossroads for Women client. We are sharing stories of recovery throughout September to celebrate Recovery Month. If you have a story to share, please email [email protected]. This past year has been a long ride on a “roller coaster.” There have been ups and downs. In this…
Following is a story of recovery written by a Crossroads for Women client. We are sharing stories of recovery throughout September to celebrate Recovery Month. If you have a story to share, please email [email protected]. Almost a year before entering Crossroads for Women residential, I started getting signs from my Higher Power in the physical…
September is National Recovery Month. We’ll be blogging about some of the upcoming events in Maine next week. (Sidenote: If you are involved with a recovery month event in Maine, please email us the details of your event to be included.) As the website states: Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and…
The following story was written by a client in the Crossroads for Women Halfway House residential program. Clients and staff attended the 35th Annual Maine Roundup July 20 – 22, 2012. Picture being one of eight women in a van packed full with three days worth of food, luggage and personalities. We took a right…
Just got this message from our friend Alix at The Second Road, an online community where people can communicate, interact, learn, and live while facing addiction. Thought we would share the info: April is Alcohol Awareness month. The Second Road (TSR) will showcase a recovery story everyday during the month of April. They want to…
