by The Magdalen House | Jul 29, 2020 | Disease, Step 1, Stigma
In this episode of Recovered, we talk to Nina H. about actively pursuing women to sponsor, promises of the program of Alcoholics Anonymous, and more! All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If...
by The Magdalen House | Sep 12, 2019 | #Hopeless, Community, Disease, Family, Recover
Judy’s story is absolutely beautiful. It’s a theme that we are continually blessed by: those women and families that we serve, turn around, walk through our doors, and serve the new women and families at The Magdalen House. Judy is a dedicated volunteer in our Family...
by The Magdalen House | May 31, 2019 | #Free, Community, Disease, Mental Health, Stigma
Did you know that alcoholism is a mental illness? From the National Institute of Mental Health: “Substance use disorder changes normal desires and priorities. It changes normal behaviors and interferes with the ability to work, go to school, and to have good...
by The Magdalen House | Jan 17, 2018 | #Gratitude, 12 Steps, Disease, Recover, Spiritual, Testimonial
When I first heard someone refer to themselves as a “grateful alcoholic” I was shocked and perplexed. At the time, being an alcoholic was the worst thing that had ever happened to me – a curse. How could something so terrifying, baffling, embarrassing and...
