RUN- Recovered Users Network

17/04/2026

Recovery can be about learning to hear the quieter parts of yourself. Whispers from the heart is a collection of writing rooted in lived experience, using reflection, storytelling, and honesty to help women reconnect with themselves and navigate recovery in a more personal way.

https://haveawordwithyourself.co.uk/whispers-from-the-heart/

Whispers from the Heart is a forthcoming book created by and for women in recovery from substance use, and YOU have the opportunity to contribute. It is designed as a companion and guide for those embarking on journeys of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. Written by women who have walked sim...

17/04/2026

Recovery isn’t built through services alone—it’s built through connection.

Peer support brings something no system or program can replicate: lived experience, trust, and real understanding. It helps people feel seen, rebuild confidence, and stay engaged in their own recovery journey.

https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/power-of-peer-support-recovery/

I became a peer recovery specialist because of my journey through homelessness, substance use and struggles with my mental health.

13/04/2026

Recovery isn’t always found in traditional spaces. It’s often built through connection, creativity, and expression. This story highlights how art and music are helping people in recovery find their voice, process their experiences, and reconnect with themselves and others.

https://www.liherald.com/rockvillecentre/stories/at-the-east-meadow-library-finding-hope-after-addiction-through-art-and-music,221550

Feelings of joy, strength and resilience radiated throughout the East Meadow Public Library, as Serene and Grateful Entertainment, or SAGE, hosted a creative showcase, highlighting the talents of musicians, poets, artists and more.

08/04/2026

Recovery isn’t a straight line—but connection can change everything. When we invest in people, relationships, and long-term support, recovery becomes more than an outcome—it becomes a path forward https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpqxldqgldvo

Participant Alex Mac says he now started uploading mixes to Instagram.

07/04/2026

Recovery isn’t just about what someone leaves behind—it’s about what they build next.

Boxer Michael Cordner turned his own recovery into a lifeline for others, using the structure, discipline, and connection of boxing to help young people find direction. What started as a personal fight has become a pathway for over 100 youth to rebuild confidence, express themselves, and move forward

https://www.news.com.au/sport/sports-life/land-the-jab-boxer-who-beat-opioid-addiction-now-uses-the-sport-to-save-troubled-youths/news-story/7abe1df3d0602be4f84ce00f4162fd8b

Michael Cordner got into boxing to be the best – whether that meant Olympic gold or a world title.

03/04/2026

Recovery doesn’t start later—it starts in the moment someone is ready.

This story highlights how recovery coaches are meeting people right at their most vulnerable point—inside the emergency department—and offering connection, guidance, and a path forward. Not a handoff, not a referral… real, human support.

https://www.thenorthwestern.com/story/news/health/2026/03/26/thedacare-ed2recovery-apricity-oshkosh-fond-du-lac-recovery-coaches/89319282007/

ThedaCare expands its Emergency Department to Recovery program to Oshkosh and Fond du Lac, offering bedside support for substance abuse patients.

31/03/2026

Recovery doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens in environments that support it. This article highlights how Kentucky’s recovery housing partnership is helping people build stable, connected lives through safe housing, peer support, and structure.

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/contributors/2026/03/27/recovery-kentucky-housing-partnership-addiction/89192612007/

Recovery housing has made my life more beautiful than I ever thought possible, but too many in KY don't know where to find these safe spaces.

27/03/2026

Recovery can feel like an uphill climb, but the journey is worth it!

26/03/2026

Michigan State’s Collegiate Recovery Community shows that recovery and college life can go hand in hand. With the right support and connection, students aren’t just getting by—they’re thriving in recovery.

https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/03/spartans-in-recovery

Discover how vulnerability and connection drive student success at Michigan State. Follow the journeys of Spartans navigating recovery through a tight-knit, peer-led community.

24/03/2026

From a program that started in a closet to a full-service recovery center impacting lives around the world—Racing for Recovery is celebrating 25 years of helping people reclaim their lives from addiction https://www.13abc.com/2026/03/21/racing-recovery-celebrates-25-years-helping-people-overcome-addiction/

The founder said he operated the nonprofit out of a closet in his home before moving into a full-service facility.

18/03/2026

Not every “dream come true” ends up feeling like one. Former Boston Celtics guard Chris Herren opened up about how wearing that green jersey — what should’ve been the peak of his career — became one of the most painful moments of his life because of his ongoing addiction.

Herren’s journey from standout athlete to deep struggle with substance use and back into recovery is a powerful reminder that addiction doesn’t discriminate and that shame only makes recovery harder. Today, he shares his story with students and runs a recovery center that’s helped thousands find a path forward.

His message? There are wins in recovery — sometimes the small ones matter most — and the stigma around addiction needs to go.

https://www.wcvb.com/article/former-celtic-chris-herren-story/70769463

Fall River native now helps thousands by promoting recovery and addiction awareness

13/03/2026

This powerful story from Pennsylvania reminds us how shame and judgment can block someone from getting the support they need — and how recovery becomes possible once someone feels seen, not shamed. Let’s keep pushing stigma out of the way and support people on their path to healing.

https://berksweekly.com/news/health/stigma-kept-me-from-accepting-help-one-pennsylvanians-path-to-recovery/

Leer en español This is the first installment in a series about Pennsylvanians in recovery from substance use disorder and how stigma affected their recovery. The series is a collaboration between Public Good News, Centro Integral de la Mujer Madre Tierra, and Life Unites Us. If you’d like to sha...