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Karen St. Clair was our very first advertiser for a full year and she started with us for Issue #1. She's still with us, 6 years later ... :) Although our message hasn't ever changed, 1) addiction is treatable 2) recovery is possible 3) help & support is available Our method has shifted a bit as we've learned more about our audiences and expanded our reach Being a team of people with lived experience - both as people in recovery from addiction and allies who love those who struggle - we've learned alot about the opportunities to raise awareness about the inspiring stories, programs and resources that are available AND that many people want to help amplify a message of hope! When people learn more, they share what they learn and communities can be more informed and supportive.

Celebrate Danielle Ward's remarkable journey from addiction to advocacy as she marks 5 years of sobriety and prepares to graduate with an associate degree in mental health and human services. Her story is a testament to resilience, growth, and the transformative power of seeking help. #recoveryjourney (2024)

a different media company our goal : a more informed community member we are people with lived experience with addiction, either in recovery ourselves or friends and allies we know the truth about 3 facts: 1) addiction is a medical condition that is treatable 2) recovery is possible and there are MILLIONS of people who have reclaimed their lives, repaired the damage done and are engaged community members 3) help & support is available we aim to: > raise up and share the inspiring stories > elevate and promote the MANY paths to recovery > invite others to help us amplify the facts by showing up at Maine's Employer Summit yesterday and bringing a message to people who have been affected (91% of our audience) our goal was to expand the lens by which people view this conversation people in recovery are not just a subset of the employee population [which not surprising was 25% of the audience] many people are affected let's just assume that the person we're talking to is affected by addiction and be more mindful about our language everyone would benefit.

Grateful to share the inspiring personal recovery journey of Matt Senecal, founder of Senecal Construction. His is one of hope, resilience, and personal growth. Read more here...

Congratulations to our friends at National Safety Council on the launch of your new Workplace Wellbeing Hub! From their new hub: "The connections between workplaces and the health and wellbeing of workers and their families are well documented. In 2010, a decade prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Harvard researchers found that “for every dollar a company spends on preventive wellness, medical costs fall by $3.27 and absenteeism drops by $2.73. That amounts to a 6-to-1 return on investment.” Every year we’re learning more about how healthy workers are critical to the safety, culture and bottom line of workplaces. As the pandemic highlighted, workplaces are also critical parts of communities, vital public health partners and able to innovatively support the workforce. Three categories of workplace benefits are included here: > health care coverage > employee support > workplace practices. Use the benefits checklist to help create a comprehensive benefits system. 

Journey launched March 1, 2019 with 10,000 printed copies This podcast with Marie was recorded at the end of June - we had printed 2 issues and the response was clear that we had struck a need for hope in this conversation about addiction As a no drama, no trauma, no trigger media platform - we fiercely protect the psychological safety of our audience so we don't publish about the consequences or the devastation of active addiction In order to provide compelling evidence that recovery is possible, we share inspiring personal stories, accessible programs and resources along with helpful well-being articles An although we've grown through our partnerships and community engagement our mission to make recovery more visible to more people has never changed If you know recovery is possible, please amplify what you know -- we're all personal media companies today, thanks to the advancement of technology (we have more power to amplify a message to the masses on our cell phones than some of the large media agencies of yesteryear) Everyone can amplify a message of hope It's needed ... desparately.

Shannon Prescott of The Richards Group - Financial, Insurance & HR Solutions taught an outstanding "Psychological Safety at Work" training yesterday in Dover, NH. We shared some Journey love with them!  Picture: Robyn (The Richards Group), Carole Fontaine (Journey Team member), our presenter Shannon Prescott, CWCA, COSS, and Suzanne Weete, organizer and Community Education and Engagement Manager at Community Partners NH and the Co-Founder of the Dover Mental Health Alliance. Thank you for organizing and sharing this important training with us!  #mentalhealthawareness #WorkplaceWellness #recoveryfriendly

Margo’s Journey .... Thanks Margo Walsh for sharing your personal recovery story and how you found a lifeline in unexpected places! >> From her early struggles with sugar addiction to her life-changing experiences in church basements, Margo's story is one of resilience and redemption. Early Challenges: "As a child addicted to sugar, I'd steal money to satiate my cravings. This early battle was just the beginning." Cultural Influence: "Growing up in a big Irish family, alcohol was a staple at social events, yet we never discussed its darker side." Turning Point: "The night of December 13th, 1997, marked my lowest point—abandoned just before Christmas, I finally sought the help I desperately needed." Recovery and Hope: "With each step in rehab and every new friendship, I rebuilt my life. Now, I prioritize my well-being and embrace my inner strength." Margo’s Advice: "To those struggling—don’t suffer in silence. Speaking up is the first step towards recovery."

we're a group of people, many of us have lived through the nightmare of active addiction and we believe more people should know the facts that .... 1) addiction is TREATABLE 2) recovery is POSSIBLE 3) help & support is AVAILABLE we amplify hope .... and here's our why

"we don't have that problem here" it was a response from an employer recently to a Journey team member they said "Oh ok, here's a magazine, just in case" thanks to the National Safety Council calculator we're able to look at the prevalence by State by Industry (link in the comments) this type of response is actually the exception and not the rule when talking to employers most are eager to understand where resources are and how to help their employees, their family members and the communities they do business in thankfully.