by The Magdalen House | Jan 24, 2022 | Alcoholism, Big Book, Disease, Mental Health, Solution
Written by Lisa Kroencke, Executive Director of The Magdalen House Every year, January is a moment for a fresh start, a commitment to resolutions for the new year, looking at changing unhealthy behaviors and forming healthier habits. However, something that always...
by The Magdalen House | Sep 14, 2020 | #Sober, 12 Steps, Big Book, Recover, Solution, Spiritual
Earlier this month, we shared a series titled One Woman at a Time to show what happens when one woman recovers from alcoholism. Have you ever wondered what it means to recover? Or how that’s different than being sober? With September 14 being recognized as National...
by The Magdalen House | Jul 1, 2020 | #Men, #Women, Community, Service, Solution, Spiritual, Volunteer
We first met Kady in early 2018. Living in sober living at the time, her roommates introduced her to The Magdalen House, where they would volunteer and attend meetings together. Over the years, Kady stayed close to Maggie’s, attending meetings and sponsoring newly...
by The Magdalen House | Jun 19, 2019 | #Gratitude, #Support, Family, Solution
We know that alcoholism is a disease that affects the entire family. Regardless of whether or not your alcoholic loved one is getting help, our Family Support Group assists family members and loved ones to better understand their alcoholic’s disease. All men and women...
by The Magdalen House | Jan 9, 2019 | #Women, Alcoholism, Community, Solution, Spiritual
Connection is part of the human experience — a part that we often fail to recognize the importance of until it is lacking. Over the years I have heard countless women say that “God lives at Maggie’s”… that is to say that when they are here they feel a tangible...
by The Magdalen House | Oct 17, 2018 | #Free, Alcoholism, Community, First Step, Solution
We are excited to share our agency video that we believe captures the essence of both the darkness of alcoholism and the joy that is on “the other side” of this disease. Do you know someone who needs to see this? We, at The Magdalen House, hope you will share this...
