by The Magdalen House | Apr 20, 2022 | #Free, Family, Mental Health, Solution, Stigma
By Lisa Kroencke, Executive Director With April being Alcohol Awareness Month, I wanted to reflect on some things that I thought were true when I was desperately trying to get sober – mainly among these myths was that alcohol was my problem. It was incredible how many...
by The Magdalen House | Dec 6, 2021 | Family, Stigma
Celebrating our birthday month, here’s how our two-week First Step program has helped women for 36 years! In this series we provide education on the disease of alcoholism, recovery, and TMH services. We hope these episodes serve as a valuable tool to help you...
by The Magdalen House | Nov 11, 2021 | Events, Family, Giving
Written by Kate Richter, Contributor As a member ofThe Magdalen House staff, I have the distinct privilege of watching the lives of alcoholic women transform as they begin to take the first steps toward recovery through our no cost programs. At The Magdalen House,...
by The Magdalen House | Oct 1, 2021 | Community, Family, Marriage, Relationship
In this Big Book Workshop, husband & wife, Lisa & Dave Kroencke use their experience and knowledge to breakdown the chapter, The Family Afterward. Dave, a non-alcoholic & Lisa, a recovered alcoholic share their story of love, heartbreak, and reunification...
by The Magdalen House | May 9, 2021 | #Gratitude, Children, Family, Recover, Spiritual
For Mother’s Day, we asked our community of alcoholic women, “How has recovery affected your relationship with your children?” Their responses are the greatest gift we could ever hope for. To all mothers, Happy Mother’s Day. And to mothers who have lost children,...
by The Magdalen House | Feb 11, 2020 | Family, First Step, Partners, Service, Volunteer
In honor of February being a love-filled month, we are reflecting on all things LOVE. Love builds community, grows peace, and cultivates goodwill. Love opens our hearts to people and experiences we might not otherwise encounter or consider. Love is Here ...
