Monthly Archives: June 2011

Risks in Recovery: My Part in the Revolution

Posted on June 30, 2011 by admin

This guest post is brought to you by BagheadSponsor. Man. So, I’ve been sharing about the up and coming BagheadSponsor project that so far I’m calling the “Recovery Revolution #1: Recovery Revolutionaries Delivering What Matters.” Now, I have learned a … Continue reading →

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5 Things You Can Do to Find Self-Validation

Posted on June 28, 2011 by admin

This inspirational post was provided by Toby LeBlanc, LPC. Feeling low?  Here are 5 small yet impactful things you can do to find self-validation today: 1. Do something just for you for at least 1 hour. Treat this hour as … Continue reading →

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Moments on the Road of Happy Destiny

Posted on June 24, 2011 by admin

This guest post is brought to you by BagheadSponsor.   I was happy. A certain sense of peace washed over me. I was excited to be alive. Here’s the kicker: I was clean and sober! How did this happen? I … Continue reading →

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What is a Transitional Living Home?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin

If you have ever had friends or family members struggling to recover from a serious drug or alcohol addition, you know that the journey to sobriety does not happen overnight. Part of the process is making the transition from rehab … Continue reading →

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3 Tips to Finding the Best Therapist

Posted on June 16, 2011 by admin

In this guest blog post, Toby LeBlanc, LPC shares his tips for finding a great therapist. Expertise: Therapists can be trained generally or in a certain expertise, much like specialist doctors and general practitioners. There are pros and cons to … Continue reading →

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Melissa’s Story

Posted on June 14, 2011 by admin

This post is the first in a series titled “Windows into Hickory Wind Ranch”, which will feature stories regarding current and former residents. It was not so long ago that my life was too dark to dream at all and … Continue reading →

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Welcome!

Posted on June 7, 2011 by admin

Welcome to the Hickory Wind Ranch blog! Polly Parsons at Hickory Wind Ranch The Hickory Wind Ranch community sure is a special bunch.  Each week, many of you share your love and support with us on our Facebook and Twitter … Continue reading →

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