August is Overdose Awareness Month
See The Why... "EYE" Statements
"EYE" Statements
- I am never alone in this process
- I am learning to say no without guilt
- I am strengthened through faith, even in hard moments
- I learn something new about myself every day
- I take ownership of my actions and their consequences
- I deserve a healthy and stable life
- I see God working in my life, even when I don’t understand it
- I see purpose in my pain
- I see my progress, even when it’s small
- I see that healing takes time, and I’m still moving forward
- I see that I don’t have to believe every thought I think
- I see a future for myself that I once couldn’t imagine
- I see challenges as opportunities, not excuses
- I see my worth, even on the days I don’t feel it
- I see my triggers as warning signs, not commands
- I see that I have choices today
- I see the people who truly support my recovery
- I see the difference between enabling and helping
- I see that boundaries protect me, not punish others
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN TO CALL 988? WHAT'S A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS?
There is no universal list of qualities that show you are in a mental health crisis, because every person is different. So basically, if you think it’s possible that you or someone you know may be in distress, you should seek help immediately. That’s what 988 is here for – to help you de-escalate and stabilize in the midst of a mental health emergency.
If you’re not sure if you or someone you know are experiencing a mental crisis, don’t take chances. Call 988 to talk to a trained mental crisis worker.
211 and The Opioid Reduction Registry
211 Virginia is a free, confidential, and accessible service that connects people with information on available community services throughout the Commonwealth. Whether you need assistance with housing, food, substance use, or other services, 211 Virginia is here to help.
211 Virginia is a contracted service of the Commonwealth of Virginia, administered by the Virginia Department of Social Services provided in partnership with the Council of Community Services.
The Opioid Reduction Registry (ORR) is a registry of services for individuals experiencing substance use issues and for those supporting them. ORR supports access, awareness, and recovery through 211 Virginia.
The ORR is supported through a grant from the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority.
"I am trapped inside my own head, and can't SEE how I will ever get THRU it... will I ever RECOVER?"
- Liz
I'm Liz & this is how See Thru Recovery began...
I saw a need for a Recovery Resource Hub & Inspirational Story "Nerve Center" for Hope...
When I started my journey almost 10 years ago, there wasn't much talk about rehabilitation or peer support. Addiction, especially for women with children, honestly was kept a secret if possible.
Now, because of some very brave and vocal individuals, addiction and mental health struggles are becoming common in conversations! With overdose on the rise, fighting the worst mortality rate we have seen in my lifetime, the problem can be navigating all the options out there.
Community support, in-patient & outpatient programs, medication-assisted treatment, and so on, individuals & their families need help navigating it all. We never think to research & make a plan, we just get thrown into the deep end of a crisis. Emotional & anxious is no way to make decisions during a difficult situation. See Thru Recovery has done a lot of researching for you.
What does A "COME BACK" story do for you?
After my addiction spiraled out of control, "Eye" thought about RECOVERY often. But "eye" had only SEEN stories from big cities, from people with "big money!" How was a small town girl like me ever going to find recovery? Who could mentor me when I had never met anyone that fought addiction and won?
A lot has changed since then.
Now, with access to platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Kindle, and many social media outlets, there are people sharing their stories! Choosing to break the stigma that silence causes, I now hear and SEE many local successful long term recovery stories. Along with this comes the ability to relate and become inspired that RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE no matter what culture, economic status, ethnicity, gender, or childhood trauma you come from.
There are so many stories out there & See Thru Recovery serves as a "Nerve Center" for many of them. Some of the most popular peers, near and far, are hyperlinked straight from this hub to their page. This will link you to a source of support that is accessible via your phone or computer, and you can continue to support their mission as well.
If you came looking for HOPE that recovery IS possible, you found it! Stories of redemption, right here in our community, that will encourage anyone looking to start their journey.
If you want to know more about MY personal recovery story, follow the path below:
In the "ABOUT" section --> Click on "About .ME"