Stories Losing a loved one to addiction Lauren reflected on her journey through grief after the loss of her father in 2019. Since his passing, she has found herself advocating for him in new ways. Why I decided to intern at Face It TOGETHER My name is Lauren Olson and I am Face It TOGETHER’s Evaluation Intern! I currently study clinical and counseling psychology at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO and have an innate passion for helping others. Roman's addiction recovery in the military Roman, Face It TOGETHER’s newest coach, is a father of three and lives in Colorado Springs, CO. He hopes he can impact others’ lives in the same way his mentors have. Finding purpose, peace within addiction recovery In Mary Ozanic’s search for serenity in her addiction recovery, she discovered a job that truly makes her happy. It was a similar search – one for peace and fortitude years within her recovery – that led her to Face It TOGETHER. ‘I needed someone I trusted. I found that in Terri’ More than anything, Amie Pixler needed a safe space to heal and grow. Meet our new Community Liaison As Community Liaison, Yvonne serves as the point of contact for our FIT @ Work partners in Colorado Springs. Celebrating addiction recovery September, National Recovery Month, is an opportunity to celebrate wellness and the paths that bring people there. Two legacies of innovation and compassion This week we say goodbye to two employees who have made an undeniable difference in the work and history of Face It TOGETHER. Trauma, healing & recovery: The power of relationships With coaching, trauma therapy and journaling, Lindzey utilizes a range of tools to further her recovery. ‘Trust is everything in a workplace’ In our latest FIT @ Work webinar, peer coach Joe Tlustos was joined by Romicha Cooper, Human Resources Director of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. Clarity, relief: One mother’s coaching experience Like many loved ones, Yvettee said she had internalized a lot when it came to her son’s addiction. She used to feel like she was walking on eggshells, unsure of how to help but desperately wanting to. ‘Alcoholic’ is a misleading label: Jeff’s story Jeff Brecht almost always knew he had an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. But because his drinking didn’t line up with his idea of a “typical alcoholic,” he didn’t know what to think. First page First Previous page Page 1 Page 2 Current page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Next page Last page Last