Karen had to let go of her addicted son in order for them both to heal. Years later, her son is sober, healthy, and helping others. Here is their journey in their own words.
Tag: incarceration
The Empty Chair Campaign Highlights Loss and Sorrow Caused by the Drug War
The families of people incarcerated, distanced, or deceased because of the drug war live year-round with the unique suffering of loving someone whose pain you do not have the power to heal. During the holidays, that loss rises to the surface. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Day, or something else this winter,… Continue reading The Empty Chair Campaign Highlights Loss and Sorrow Caused by the Drug War
Oregon Tries To Break Cycle Of Jailing People With Mental Health Issues
A new initiative was created to divert people with mental illness from the criminal justice system in Oregon. There’s been more attention given to the fact that a significant percentage of incarcerated Americans suffer from mental illness. “The vast majority of the individuals are not violent criminals,” according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness… Continue reading Oregon Tries To Break Cycle Of Jailing People With Mental Health Issues
The Newly Sober and Recently Incarcerated Find Purpose at DV8 Kitchen
People want to look into the eye of someone they’re helping by eating there, and our staff wants to see people enjoying what they’ve made. Whatever our experience with life is, was, or will be, there’s one thing we all have in common: food. It’s one of the things we need to survive, along with… Continue reading The Newly Sober and Recently Incarcerated Find Purpose at DV8 Kitchen