At The Roots LLC

At The Roots LLC We are a peer run mental health and substance use recovery agency in the Chippewa Valley.

When was the last time someone really listened to you -not to fix or give advice, just to understand?That’s what Curious...
12/15/2025

When was the last time someone really listened to you -not to fix or give advice, just to understand?

That’s what Curious Communities is all about.

We practice real curiosity, connection, and conversation - the kind that builds trust at work, at home, and in our neighborhoods.

Join us in January and bring a friend for 50% off.

LEARN MORE AT: www.attherootsllc.com/cctraining

Not sure who else needs to hear this reminder but…You can do anything you want to but not everything you want, especiall...
12/14/2025

Not sure who else needs to hear this reminder but…

You can do anything you want to but not everything you want, especially not all at once.

Living with chronic illness has changed my physical abilities and my energy levels. A lot.

This morning I woke up thinking:
Yes, I can make another round of Christmas candy for gifts.

…And while that sets, I’ll bake cookies.

…And while those bake, I’ll fold the laundry.

…And I’ll clean up as I go so there’s no mess

To make things extra saucy, I also realized I hadn’t taken a med holiday this week.

My stimulant meds don’t just help my ADHD they help manage my POTS too. So while med holidays are necessary, my body sometimes goes a little… bananas without them.

Not surprisingly, halfway through, I’m in tears.

I’m doing all the things, but I can feel my body screaming.

My back feels like it’s about to snap. I can literally feel the blood pooling in my legs. And I’m fighting back the panic that comes when my body misreads POTS symptoms as imminent death. (It’s very partial to having blood in its brain, I’ve noticed.)

Five years ago, I could’ve done all of this without breaking a sweat.

That was my normal pace.

But these days, I have to remind myself that I can do all the things, just not all at once.

So today, that looked like only doing half the cookies I planned.

Letting laundry wait until later.

Asking Mike for a hand.

And like sitting in the kitchen, coloring on my iPad in the middle of cleanup.

Letting the mess wait.
Letting my body calm down.

Because I also have to remind myself that:

- Rest isn’t earned
- Rest isn’t optional

And I’m a fu***ng adult I can sit when I want.

So if the algorithm dropped this on your feed then you probably needed the reminder too.

Sit down. Put your feet up.
Have a little snack.
Maybe some electrolytes too.

We will both get to it later. 😘
-r

These furry friends need new homes for the howl-idays! But if adopting isn’t on the table, they could use donations to h...
12/13/2025

These furry friends need new homes for the howl-idays!

But if adopting isn’t on the table, they could use donations to help keep them comfy and fed until their forever family comes along. 🐾 ♥️

🎄✨ Planning holiday parties or winter gatherings?✨🎄Our Recovery-Friendly Event Guide is full of simple ideas that keep t...
12/12/2025

🎄✨ Planning holiday parties or winter gatherings?✨🎄

Our Recovery-Friendly Event Guide is full of simple ideas that keep things festive throughout the year without the pressure to drink.

Cozy mocktails, winter themes, connection-building activities - all free to download!

attherootsllc.com/eventguide

I like the holidays, but not in the shiny catalog sort of way. There’s no tree in my living room, no trips to see the ma...
12/10/2025

I like the holidays, but not in the shiny catalog sort of way.

There’s no tree in my living room, no trips to see the mall santa, and no coordinated family pajamas waiting for a photo op…

Except for the dogs, who don't protest if there are liver treats involved.

I’m not out here roasting chestnuts or pretending I enjoy the taste of peppermint anything.

I panic shop twice - once online a couple weeks before Christmas, and once on the 24th when I realize I need to "make it even" or that I completely forgot someone...(sorry, fam, but it's almost always a brother-in-law... why are they so hard to shop for??)

While I enjoy seeing others find joy in the season, gifting is just not my love language in either direction.

But I do love my people more than anything.

I love winding down from the year for a week or two, even though I dislike thinking about life in neat little twelve-month chunks (what's time, anyway?).

I love the small traditions my family has carved out for ourselves, like sledding down the tiny hill toward the septic mound at the "cabin" which is both exactly what it sounds like and somehow still magical.

I love krumkake and sandbakkles like many Norwegians before me, and tiny ham sandwiches on Hawaiian rolls.

I love playing Hues and Cues which you absolutely need to buy for someone this year, then convince them to play with you, but only after you’ve committed to a firm stance on what color Barney really is. IYKYK.

At the same time, the holidays kick up my anticipatory anxiety.

I’m trying to enjoy the present while also stressing about things that have not happened and may never happen.

It can make the holidays extra fantastic, or just make me a sappy sad ball of emotions, and honestly both are fine with me at this point in life. 'Tis the season?

So maybe you feel this way too.

Or maybe you’re Buddy the Elf in human form.

Or maybe the holidays aren’t your thing at all.

If you have people, embrace them.
If you prefer solitude, honor that.

And if you - whoever you are, or wherever you are - need something or someone, reach out.

I will have an extra sled and enough jalapeno creamed corn to feed a small army if you would like to join us.

That's the holidays for me - giving my space and time and seeing others where they are, for what they are.

- emilie

I have several very important and time sensitive things I need to get done. So naturally, I’m descaling my coffee pot. E...
12/09/2025

I have several very important and time sensitive things I need to get done.

So naturally, I’m descaling my coffee pot.

Executive functioning disorders are bananas. 😅

-r

HaPpY MoNdAy - we hope you have a magical day!🦄But honestly, if all you do is make it through... that's ok too. We're ju...
12/08/2025

HaPpY MoNdAy - we hope you have a magical day!🦄

But honestly, if all you do is make it through... that's ok too. We're just glad you exist. :)

Our January Curious Communities training is open - and we’re adding a little holiday cheer! 🌿This 8-hour experience (spl...
12/08/2025

Our January Curious Communities training is open - and we’re adding a little holiday cheer! 🌿

This 8-hour experience (split over two days) is all about building the kind of communication and connection our communities need more of.

No awkward roleplaying or scripts - just space to practice curiosity, understand disconnection, and learn what helps people feel safe enough to be real.

You’ll walk away with practical tools for everyday connection, whether that’s with coworkers, clients, family, or neighbors.

✨ Holiday Offer ✨
When you register, you can request a code for 50% off another registration - perfect for a friend, colleague, or teammate who’d love this too.

How it works:
1️⃣ Register for the January session at attherootsllc.com/cctraining
2️⃣ Check the box on your registration form that says you’d like a code
3️⃣ We’ll email it to you (it’s a manual process, so it'll take a day or two)

Space is limited, and this offer runs through December.

Let’s start the new year with more curiosity, connection, and courage to have the conversations that matter.

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800 Wisconsin Street BLDG D2 Suite 301 Box 64
Eau Claire, WI
54703

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