Stories

TOGETHER, we can face addiction better. We're humbled and grateful for the stories our members are willing to share about their wellness journeys. Read them here and find hope and strength for your own journey.

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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.
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‘I needed someone I trusted. I found that in Terri’

More than anything, Amie Pixler needed a safe space to heal and grow.
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Meet our new Community Liaison

As Community Liaison, Yvonne serves as the point of contact for our FIT @ Work partners in Colorado Springs.
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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.
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Trauma, healing & recovery: The power of relationships

With coaching, trauma therapy and journaling, Lindzey utilizes a range of tools to further her recovery.
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‘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.
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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.
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‘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.
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Overcoming trauma and addiction with peer support

Terry Liggins, a Sioux Falls coaching member, now provides motivation, inspiration and education to others in the community.
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Feeling understood in addiction recovery

Though Kai had seen a counselor before, he didn’t feel understood when it came to his drinking.
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Vulnerability & patience: Parker’s recovery story

As a third-generation entrepreneur and father of three boys, Parker Stewart is used to going full speed. When it came to his addiction recovery, he learned to slow down, practice mindfulness and remain patient.