by The Magdalen House | May 6, 2022 | Children, Family, Relationship, Stigma
In this special Mother’s Day edition of “Hope for the Family,” we talk to Sue Ann & Emily side by side. Sue Anne is the mother to Emily, a recovered alcoholic, and together they share their own story of recovery and how alcoholism affected their...
by The Magdalen House | Apr 25, 2022 | #Gratitude, Community, Family, Maggie's Women's Group
Written by Jonna Stout, Recovered Alcoholic It is almost a decade ago now when I was at the lowest point in my life. Marriage, children, friends, family, money, success- nothing could save me from the depths of despair that I found myself in. I was 34 years old, my...
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...
