Face It Together

03/15/2026

If you or someone you love needs a reminder that change is possible, Willow's story is worth watching. Hold onto hope and keep going. 💕

Willow Honkerkamp faced deep trauma throughout her addiction, including losing her home to a fire, being separated from her children, enduring harmful relati...

03/12/2026

"It’s amazing to watch that little glimmer of hope and the knowledge that they can do this. They just want someone to see them and hear them and accept them for who they are.”

Lorie is a survivor of sexual trauma, m**h addiction and post-incarceration. She gets to be the mentor she needed.

03/09/2026

Loving someone with addiction isn’t about fixing them, and it’s not about having all the answers. It is possible to find clarity and tools that help you let go of guilt, set boundaries and honor your own health. And when you start doing that, som**hing amazing happens. Your world gets bigger again.

If you know someone impacted by family addiction, please share this message. There is hope and help. 💚

03/07/2026

“She’s one of those angels in disguise because she’s been there. She knows that there’s coming back for us." 💚 https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/nonprofits-join-forces-for-peer-support-in-watertown/

03/05/2026

"On its own, that piece of threadbare flannel or burnt orange fabric with purple flowers might not look great. You wouldn’t make your whole quilt with it. But when you put everything together, it’s beautiful. It’s a symbol of someone’s love and the warmth that it gives you."

Lately, I’ve been thinking about my data work as a kind of quilt making.

03/03/2026

"If I can survive my son’s death without a relapse, I can survive anything else life throws at me. He’d want me to continue to help others. He’d want me to use my pain and negative experiences in a positive way."

How did you stay sober after losing a loved one?

02/25/2026

Behind the walls of prison, Lorie took every course she could. She learned to budget so she could afford to call loved ones. She started going to the gym, journaling and making a five-year plan.

More than eight years later, she’s back behind those same walls, helping other women learn to love themselves and plan for life post release. Read more: https://www.wefaceittogether.org/stories/addiction-wellness-south-dakota-prisons

02/22/2026

Anne compares some of her early conversations with her peer coach to the movie “Bridesmaids.”

“There’s a scene where Melissa McCarthy’s character says, ‘I’m life, Annie. I’m trying to get you to fight for your sh*tty life.’ That was basically Kattie to me,” she said, laughing. “She saw that person in there fighting, and now my life isn’t sh*tty anymore.” Read more about her heartfelt story: https://www.wefaceittogether.org/stories/anne-sobriety-vulnerability-growth

02/20/2026

Grief can feel overwhelming, especially while navigating recovery, but you don't have to face it alone. In this heartfelt reflection from Lorie, she shares how daily remembrance, strong support and intention helped her stay sober after an unimaginable loss. Her experience is a powerful reminder that grief looks different for everyone and healing takes time. Read more and find encouragement for your own journey:

How did you stay sober after losing a loved one?

02/17/2026

Part two is here! We’re so grateful Christine Manika invited us back to continue the conversation. This time, we go deeper into the work happening behind the walls of South Dakota prisons: the challenges, the hope and why it matters. Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FTiXpKYukUSmR3xdV95P9?si=1HyiSYMlR2mzsA8vQOXfCg

02/14/2026

Wanted to share a recent coaching win that meant a lot. Beautiful things can happen when we confide in a peer, trust the process and lead with our authentic selves 💚

02/14/2026

Our members’ wins feel like our wins 🙌 Watch the full version on our page!