Praising Through Recovery, Inc.

02/08/2026

At a time when people across our country should be caught up in celebrating Black History Month, we are instead seeing the legacy of racism on full display in the highest office of our country. The pain that this causes and the outrage that follows echo the generations of people who have struggled, fought, and held on to hope for a better future. This is not an isolated moment that can be minimized as a mistake. This is not a joke that went too far. One of the reasons this hurts so deeply is because it is not surprising to see this as the headline story of today.

We have gotten used to being told to look past mean-spirited words spoken against minorities. It has become common to be given excuses to justify actions, words, and posts that are nothing less than abusive. We need to examine whether the high values that so many of us claim in our faith, our families, and to be at the foundation of our freedom are becoming less and less important in our public discourse and treatment of our neighbors. We can not claim to value love in our personal lives yet overlook the hate around us.

If there was ever a time for Gracism, now is that time.

You might be looking for your own personal way to stand for what is right when others are trying to minimize what is wrong. Let me offer three Gracism principles to be your guide.

1. I will STAND with you. This saying of a Gracist can speak volumes to those who feel like they are fighting their battles all alone. Find a way to use your voice to denounce the abuse and your physical presence to show your support.

2. I will HEAL with you. This saying of a Gracist sees empathy and compassion as the starting line. True collective healing from wounds like the ones we see being inflicted, includes knowing that you hear the cries of their pain and it moves you to a genuine heartbreak to see your brother and sister being treated this way.

3. I will CELEBRATE with you. This saying of a Gracist is something that should not be forgotten at this moment. Black History Month is a time when the achievements of Black Americans, cultural beauty, and stories of overcoming can be uplifted and celebrated in a way that communicates dignity, value, and brotherhood.

I commend you to this critical, challenging, and deeply valuable work of Gracism.

Lift, Cover, Share, Honor, Stand, Consider, Celebrate, Heal. Dont be a racist, be a Gracist.

01/15/2026

Whew!!! This is 🔥🔥🔥

My recovery and the 12-Steps mean more to me than you’ll ever know!! I love love love this!!!❤️

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to you and yours 🥰

12/19/2025

All of this!! God thank You for knowing exactly what we need, when we need it, and how we need it!! ❤️

Let God be God 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

12/11/2025

Be blessed by this blog our Founder & Executive Director authored for her church, Bridgeway Community Church. May it inspire you to “Rise To Your Knees.” ❤️

Rise To Your Knees | Bridgeway Community Church

12/10/2025

When you are feeling low, forgotten, disposed, and unforgivable- be reminded that you too can throw away your little “g” gods and run into the arms of El Qanna, the GOD WHO IS JEALOUS FOR YOU!!

God’s jealousy is not like human jealousy.

Human jealousy is insecure.
God’s jealousy is protective.

Human jealousy is rooted in fear.
God’s jealousy is rooted in love.

Human jealousy says, I’m afraid you’ll leave me.
God’s jealousy says, I refuse to let what destroys you take you from Me. ❤️

11/15/2025

A very big shout out to Minister Kevin and Dr. Tiph Turpin (A beautiful, humble, and powerhouse of a couple) for your very generous donation to Praising Through Recovery, Inc. - Your gift of generosity was not only unexpected, it spoke so clearly to your giving hearts of love. Thank you so much. I am forever grateful! ❤️🙏🏽❤️

11/15/2025

A SUPER HUGE shout to my wonderful and loving church, Bridgeway Community Church for always supporting me and Praising Through Recovery, Inc., and our efforts as we serve, mentor, and minister where only and as only we can!! Thank you for being a powerful example to me on how to serve up, in, and out. Thank you for your big heart that shines brilliantly of your love and grace for God’s people everywhere!! ❤️🙏🏽❤️

11/15/2025

My nephew, Alphonso X Trotman, was a Praising Through Recovery, Inc. client that we helped get into treatment and a wonderful recovery home last year! And last night, we honored him with his PTR Exclusive Coin as he’s been standing tall and strong with 18 months clean and sober!! Woooohoooo!!! It’s so important that we continue to support and encourage those as they continue to walk through their recovery!! I’m such a proud auntie!! 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️

And guess what y’all,

11/15/2025

Two of Praising Through Recovery, Inc. most introverted Queens, Tola A Princess Tee, and Tiffany W boldly and confidently spoke from the Gala podium last night and shared such heartfelt words of their experiences and growth; sharing God’s Words and thoughts concerning them, and what the Next Level sisterhood means to them and how their lives have been transformed because of God and our program!!! I could barely contain myself as I’ve watched these beautiful flowers blossom into an entire gorgeous bouquet right before my eyes!!! Our God is so faithful and will complete all of the work that He has begun!! Thank You Jesus for having Your hands on these beautiful vessels. 😭😭😭❤️🙏🏽❤️

11/15/2025

I’m posting the entire speech because the world needs to know who she is ❤️

There are some people God places in your life who don’t just walk beside you, they carry you when you can’t take another step. They serve quietly, love fiercely, and show up every single time you need them.

Since 2013, there’s been one woman in this ministry whose unwavering dedication to serve is simply unmatched. Her mission, from the very moment I met her, has been to become a better version of herself, to come into full agreement with God’s miraculous design for her life. And family, she has done just that.

Her presence brings comfort to my soul. Her prayers, and yes, they are long ones. They are never for show, but a pure reflection of her heart. Every word she prays carries compassion, power, and a genuine love for people’s souls and healing.

Now, let me tell the truth, she can be a beautiful thorn in my side! But Lord knows, she’s the one I can always call to help get the job done. Rain or shine, event after event, year after year, she shows up, stands strong, and serves with all her heart.

She is the volunteer of volunteers. Rough around the edges yet smooth as silk when it comes to how she loves and cares for the least of these. Her love for her husband, children, grandchildren, her mother, her siblings, and really her whole family is unmatched. She pours from her overflow, searching her heart daily, expanding her horizons, and giving to anyone willing to receive her love.

She’s been overlooked, underestimated, taken advantage of, and unappreciated, but no more.

Because tonight, we take a sacred pause to honor one of God’s finest. A woman of strength. A servant of excellence. A friend like no other.

So family, help me make some noise, stand to your feet, and celebrate the Queen of Queens, my sister, my friend, my heart, Mrs. Linda Diggs!