Healing Hearts Lodge

04/23/2026

✨ TWO YEARS SOBER — MARIAH ✨

Today we celebrate Mariah and two whole years of sobriety 🤍

Like so many who walk through our doors, Mariah’s beginning wasn’t easy. Addiction had taken so much—her family, her happiness, her stability, and even her freedom. At the same time, she was navigating motherhood, working to rebuild her life, and fighting to get her children back while welcoming a new baby into the world.

Through the ups and downs, the hard days, and the growing pains, she chose to keep going. She leaned in, did the work, and kept showing up—not just for herself, but for her children and her future.

Today, Mariah is one of our house managers—trusted to lead with integrity, uphold structure, and support the women around her. That kind of responsibility is earned, and she wears it well.

We are so grateful she stayed. We are so proud of the woman she continues to become.

Happy 2 years, Mariah 🤍
Keep going—you’re proof that it works.

04/20/2026

💕The Power of Staying: 3 Years of Choosing Recovery💕

Today we are also celebrating Renee and her 3 years of sobriety—a true testament to what it looks like to choose recovery, over and over again.

She is free from addiction. Her family no longer has to wonder where she is—because she shows up, consistently, with accountability, responsibility, and sobriety.

Recovery hasn’t come easy, but she has stayed. She has worked. And she has chosen this path again and again, even when it was hard.

Right now, Renee and her family are also walking through something incredibly difficult with the sudden and unexpected passing of her father. This is new territory for her and her siblings—as she grieves, she is also learning how to plan for his final farewell. Two deeply uncomfortable and painful responsibilities, and she is carrying them with strength and sobriety.

🙏 💐 We are here for you, Renee, and for your family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
As they walk through the loss of their father, we would like to help in any way we can. One of the ways to help can be done via Cash App-if anyone is willing to help them during this difficult time, please see the comment below for her cash-app. 💐

Renee graciously shared this with us about her journey thus far:
“This program gave me my life back. Today, I’ve held a job for nearly a year, I have my children back in my life, and I get to show up every day with a sober and peaceful mindset. As I rework my steps, I’m especially grateful for a sponsor who truly understands me. Choosing to be thorough, to do the work, and to keep growing has been the best decision of my life. Thank you to everyone who continues to support, love, and stand by me and my children.
All praise and glory be to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ found me when I had nothing left to give and when I was nothing and brought light to my life when there was plenty of darkness, I'm thankful all the wonderful people I met along the way. I'm grateful for those that love me.”

We are so grateful for Renee. It is a true blessing to witness the miracle unfolding in her life and in her family’s life.

04/20/2026

⛓️‍💥 Her Freedom Started in a Jail Cell ⛓️‍💥

Chelsea’s story is a powerful reminder that sometimes what feels like the lowest moment can become the turning point that changes everything.

In active addiction, everyone’s worst fear is being indicted, and that fear became Chelsea’s reality, ultimately saving her from the nightmare she had been living.

Her journey wasn’t easy. Like many of us entering sobriety, she came in a little mischievous, still holding onto behaviors that once kept her sick. But slowly, and with consistency, those patterns began to fall away. Step by step, she grew into the woman God always intended her to be—someone her family can depend on, someone who shows up, someone who helps others.

Chelsea didn’t just find sobriety—she built a life. She served as a house manager at Healing Hearts, and today she continues to give back by supporting our relatives who are just beginning their own recovery journeys.

Four years later, Chelsea is living proof that freedom can come from the most unexpected (& unwanted) places—and that transformation is possible for anyone willing to walk through it.

We are so proud of you, Chelsea. Your life speaks volumes. 💛 HAPPY 4 YEARS!! 🎉 ❤️ 🎉 ❤️

Chelsea shared this with us this morning: “I sit here kind of in disbelief that I’ve made it to four years sober. I struggled in the beginning, I walked in hopeless and helpless, not knowing what my next move was, what I was going to do, or where I was going.

I look at this picture and I see death,the death of a person who was once full of life, love, joy, and laughter. It’s crazy to me that I walked around like that thinking I was okay.

Today, I know that it’s okay to not be okay at times. I get to be the Chelsea my family always knew, and my friends get to enjoy that version of me too. I’m funny again. I’m goofy again.

I have so much more life to live than I ever realized was out there for me. And that’s because my higher power has shown me that by sticking to my program, connecting with others in recovery, and reaching out when I feel hopeless or helpless I can make it.”

04/11/2026

The recovery process goes so far beyond abstinence. It’s about taking responsibility for our actions, building relationships, becoming contributing members of the community, cleaning up our past, and so much more!

This is exemplified in the dedication of this amazing Healing Hearts alum who successfully purchased a home of her own this week! We get to experience many gifts as a result of taking these actions and doing the work. Let us tell you, Anne has done the work!! Anne stayed at the Healing Hearts Lodge for about 18 months while she built her foundation for recovery. In that time she discovered she had a heart that demanded to serve and she became a house manager, as she successfully transitioned out of the lodge and into her apartment she became a care coordinator and continues to give back to the place that provided safety while she found a new way to live. We are so incredibly inspired by her efforts and her work.

Congratulations on your new home Anne!

“I never imagined I could be a home owner especially not as a single parent. Commitment was a huge fear of mine because of the lifestyle I lived. Since being in HHL,
I’ve been able to be consistent in my recovery, my work, my bills and so much more. That’s lead to me being able to mortgage a home of my very own ❤️ God has been apart of it every step of the way!

My daughter and I are so excited! My cats will probably like it too 😆😆
Very thankful to be led to this point in life ❤️”

04/11/2026

👏 Resident of the Month for March Goes to Danica! 👏

Danica continues to show incredible growth through her willingness to keep trying and keep choosing recovery. Her perseverance, positive spirit, and dedication to her recovery & her family have made her stand out ❤️

We are so proud of the work she is doing and honored to celebrate her this month! Keep shining, Danica 💛

04/10/2026

The Healing Hearts Lodge February 2026 Employee Shout Out goes to our CC Miss Destiny Steele!! 🥳

For her willingness to learn, her ability to adapt to a constantly evolving environment, her unwavering support for the women and children of the lodge, and the powerful model of a woman and mother in recovery she sets for us all!

Thank you Destiny for all that you bring! ❤️

04/09/2026

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04/09/2026

Quiet Strength. Bold Impact. 4 Years Free. ✨

Yesterday Kaycee celebrated 4 years of sobriety—and what an incredible milestone it is!!

Kaycee may be a woman of few words, but her presence speaks volumes. With her calm, poised demeanor and quiet strength, she has always been a source of nurture, joy, and steady support to those around her. Beneath that cool, calm exterior were battles fought that many never saw—but Kaycee has faced every storm with grace.

During her time with us, she naturally stepped into a motherly role for the women and children in the lodge, offering comfort, wisdom, and safety wherever she went. Her leadership and heart for service led her to become a trusted House Manager, and this brought her to her next assignment in one of our sister houses within the MHA Sober Living Program—helping guide and support even more of our relatives in recovery, which she continues to do today in the new MHA Behavioral Health Supportive Housing 💗

When asked if she wanted to share a few words for this post, her response was perfectly Kaycee:

“Be the reason someone feels welcomed, supported, included, safe & valued.”

Congratulations on 4 years, Kaycee.
Your quiet impact has changed lives more than you know. We are so proud of you. 💜

04/08/2026

Celebrating Nicole’s Next Chapter 💛

After nearly 10 months with us at Healing Hearts Lodge, Nicole successfully transitioned out of the program—and what a journey it has been.

While no one’s path in recovery is easy, Nicole faced more than her fair share of physical and emotional challenges along the way. Yet through it all, her spirit remained determined, resilient, and unwavering.

Nicole has not only persevered—she has prospered in her recovery. She worked hard, stayed committed to her healing, regained custody of her child, and became a true beacon of light and hope within our home.

Her presence has impacted so many women here at HHL, and while we will deeply miss her, we are incredibly proud of all she has accomplished.

Nicole, thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey. We are cheering you on as you step into this next chapter. Your story is proof that healing is possible, and recovery can change everything. 💛

“When I came to healing hearts almost a year ago I was tired, emotionally, physically, mentally and I had a deep desire for a change in my life,, I had no idea what was In store for me there but It had to be better then the way I was living, so many doors opened up for me.. I found myself, learned to love myslef.. Thru hard work and the desire for recovery I built a new life for myself thru what I learned while living at healing hearts.. I now have this amazing extended family and amazing friends. Healing hearts was the best decision for me and my son Cortez.. I'll so miss being there around all them ladies n babies.. It was such a blessing for us to be there.. Thank you to the staff and everyone for the love and support..”

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

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03/31/2026

What a beautiful day it is to celebrate an amazing alumni, Miss Anne, on FOUR YEARS of sobriety! 🥳

When she first arrived at the lodge, it wasn’t easy. She came in unwilling, and had every reason for why she could do it on her own. But something powerful happened along the way…
Each time she faced a challenge (and often, that challenge was herself), she chose to lean in just a little more. She listened. She took suggestions. She stayed.
And in that willingness, she began to transform.
Today, she is a woman who radiates life, love, compassion, honesty, and strength. And in a full-circle moment, she has become a necessary part of the very structure that once helped her grow— serving as a Care Coordinator for the lodge, guiding and supporting others on their journeys.
Her story is a testament to what can happen when we push past resistance and choose growth, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Here’s what Anne has to share,

“Four years is so crazy, This is the longest I’ve ever been sober!
sobriety is something that I get to choose to do every day.
There was a time where I was not free to choose how to live my life, every day revolved around my next drink or next drug.
As much as I loved and missed my baby, I couldn’t even choose her because I was so powerless to do the right thing. I still remember the shame, anger, and pain of it all-I knew right from wrong and could not do the right thing to get my baby or my life back.

I’m SO thankful for the ft berthold, District Court’s EDO system, MHA Recovery Services, and the Healing Hearts Lodge.
I was an unwilling participant at first, but my circumstances made me willing and through my surrender & cooperation -I haven’t had to drink or use since. I’m so thankful for my life today! Thank you ❤️❤️”

We are beyond proud of you and honored to be witness to your beautiful journey. Your light inspires everyone around you!
Happiest FOUR years to you Anne💖