by The Magdalen House | Sep 30, 2020 | #Free, Big Book, Step 1, Step 2, Step 3, Stigma
In this episode of Recovered, we talk to Cindy M. about fears, growing her spiritual life, carrying the message (and how a commitment to showing up to Maggie’s on Mondays at noon turned into carrying the message for 16 years and counting), making 10th Steps, and...
by The Magdalen House | Jul 29, 2020 | Disease, Step 1, Stigma
In this episode of Recovered, we talk to Nina H. about actively pursuing women to sponsor, promises of the program of Alcoholics Anonymous, and more! All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If...
by The Magdalen House | Jun 5, 2020 | #Gratitude, Stigma, Testimonial
Thoughts in Response to Addressing Racism: Where We Stand and What We’re Doing By Gail Manley, Chair of The Magdalen House Inclusion Project In light of recent events, I feel so many emotions as most of us are. As a mother of three young black men, my anger, my...
by The Magdalen House | Apr 9, 2020 | #Women, Alcoholism, Impact, Stigma
Alcoholism is an overlooked epidemic that is on the rise, especially in women. The term alcoholism has long been used to describe what is currently defined by DSM-5 as “alcohol use disorder, the chronic relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive alcohol use,...
by The Magdalen House | May 31, 2019 | #Free, Community, Disease, Mental Health, Stigma
Did you know that alcoholism is a mental illness? From the National Institute of Mental Health: “Substance use disorder changes normal desires and priorities. It changes normal behaviors and interferes with the ability to work, go to school, and to have good...
