by The Magdalen House | Dec 1, 2022 | #Free, #Gratitude, Giving, Volunteer
By Neva Cochran, Longtime Supporter of The Magdalen House I first learned about The Magdalen House 20 years ago when it was a somewhat dilapidated house in East Dallas with only one paid staff member and most of the work was accomplished by amazing volunteers. I have...
by The Magdalen House | Jun 30, 2022 | #Gratitude, #Women, Community
On June 12, 2022 our fellowship, Maggie’s Women’s Group hosted our 35th Anniversary Party at Gilley’s Dallas! Our community was able to “Party Like It’s 1987” with music from local tribute band The Vinyl Countdown. We took a look into the past to share gratitude for...
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 | Feb 24, 2022 | #Gratitude, Community, Service, Volunteer
Written by Kady Younkman, Chief Community Officer Put your gratitude in action. What does that even mean? Here at The Magdalen House we talk about gratitude a lot. We’re so grateful to be sober. Grateful to witness the miracles that happen at Maggie’s each...
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 | Sep 2, 2020 | #Gratitude, Community, Volunteer
In this episode of Recovered: Interviews with Alcoholic Women, we talk to Teresa Hollingsworth about amending a relationship with her daughter who wanted nothing to do with her, how making amends is about a relationship with God, what thoroughness and honesty looks...