by The Magdalen House | Oct 21, 2020 | #Detox, #Free, 12 Steps, Alcoholism, Community, First Step, Next Step
In this episode of Studying the Steps, Chloe helps us study Steps 6 and 7. She talks about character defects becoming objectionable, God giving us the choice in Step 7 (He’s not going to turn us into someone we don’t want to be), how being spirituality fit...
by The Magdalen House | Jul 30, 2020 | #Women, First Step, Next Step
We were given the opportunity to meet Teresa in 2018 when she came through the Social Detox Program. It was her second time through Maggie’s in the same year, but this time was different. “Though I had been trying for years to get sober, this was the real deal—it was...
by The Magdalen House | Jul 24, 2020 | #Detox, #Free, 12 Steps, Alcoholism, Community, First Step, Next Step
In this episode of Studying the Steps, Chloe C. helps us study Steps 8 and 9. She talks about when we start on these steps (pg. 76), our purpose in making amends, making amends to “the man we hated” (pg. 77), and more. Step 8: Made a list of all persons we...
by The Magdalen House | Apr 17, 2020 | Community, First Step, Partners, Resources
For over six years, Trader Joe’s has been donating groceries to The Magdalen House every Sunday. This generous weekly food donation is part of their Neighborhood Shares program, and it’s a core pillar of their brand. Through this program, Trader Joe’s donates 100% of...
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 ...
by The Magdalen House | Jul 19, 2019 | Community, First Step, Impact, Volunteer
We are astonished and excited about the incredible increase of women coming through The Magdalen House this year. To say that the First Step Program has helped more alcoholic women and their families in the first half of 2019 than ever before in our history is a big...