Author: Jodee Redmond

Sometimes, your recovery journey might inspire the same sorts of feelings you experience when you have to wait in a long line. In 2015, Bloomberg reported that Americans 37 billion hours waiting in line each year. That, of course, is a cumulative number, but when you are the person doing… Read more: Anticipation and Impatience are Both Part of Recovery

Sometimes a substitute is just what you need. If you are a teacher who has to miss a day of school, a substitute teacher is needed. If you are an athlete who needs a breather, a substitute player is needed. If you are a vegetarian who wants to eat a… Read more: Sometimes a Substitute Can Set You Back

Recently, Moose and Bear joined the team at The Aviary Recovery Center. You may be relieved to learn that they are not actually a moose and a bear, but rather two adorable canine coworkers. The pups are just a year old and new to our team, but The Aviary’s belief… Read more: Animals Can Be Partners in Recovery—Including Our Own Moose and Bear

In the heart of St. Louis is a park known as, well, the “Heart of St. Louis.” Forest Park is an amazing place where nature and cultural attractions coexist in a beautiful and historic setting.  Forest Park was home to the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair as well as to… Read more: Visit One of the Most Beautiful Urban Parks in the World and Support Your Recovery

How long has it been since you visited your community’s library? Maybe you are a regular user of the library, or maybe you haven’t been in a while. Maybe it has been a long time, indeed. And maybe you have heard—or even thought—that libraries are just not that important anymore. We… Read more: Head to Your Local Library for Recovery Resources