Turning Point Center of Rutland

04/21/2026

✨ Service Work Makes Us Stronger ✨

Service work is a cornerstone of recovery. When we reach out a hand to help someone else, we strengthen our own foundation. Service keeps us connected, humble, and full of purpose.

“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” — Albert Einstein

Let’s keep showing up for each other — one act of service at a time. ❤️

04/20/2026

Recovery is the art of becoming someone you’ve never allowed yourself to be. It’s not about erasing the past — it’s about refusing to let it hold the pen as you write your next chapter.

Every day you show up, you’re reinventing yourself. You’re choosing growth over guilt, courage over fear, and possibility over the old story you once believed was permanent.

“Your past is just a story. And once you realize that, it has no power over you.” — Chuck Palahniuk

At the Turning Point Center of Rutland, we walk with you as you build the life you deserve — one brave step at a time.

04/18/2026

04/16/2026

🌿 When Serenity Meets Our Expectations

✨ “Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.”

— William James

In recovery and in everyday life, we all carry quiet hopes about how things should go. We picture how people will respond, how situations will unfold, how progress will look. And when reality doesn’t match the picture in our minds, it can shake us. It can feel unfair, discouraging, or deeply personal.

But unmet expectations aren’t a sign that we’re failing.
They’re an invitation—to pause, breathe, and practice acceptance.

Acceptance doesn’t mean we approve of what happened.
It means we stop fighting reality long enough to find our footing again. It gives us the space to respond with clarity instead of frustration.

Patience is what carries us through that space.
It reminds us that growth takes time, that healing isn’t linear, and that serenity isn’t found in controlling outcomes—it’s found in adjusting gently when life shifts beneath us.

Today, may we release the expectations that weigh us down, embrace the moment we’re in, and trust that serenity grows each time we choose patience over pressure.

04/15/2026

🌱 Spring, Recovery, and New Growth at the Turning Point Center of Rutland

Spring has a way of reminding us that even after the longest winters, life knows how to begin again. The ground softens, the light returns, and small signs of growth start to appear—quiet at first, then stronger every day. Recovery often follows that same rhythm. It doesn’t demand perfection; it invites patience, nurturing, and the courage to keep showing up.

This season, we’re embracing that spirit of renewal in a big way. We’re excited to share that the Turning Point Center of Rutland is launching a new greenhouse project—a space where our community can grow fresh plants, learn new skills, reconnect with nature, and experience the healing power of tending to something that grows.

- New beginnings for those seeking hope
- New roots for those rebuilding their lives
- New connections for a community that thrives together

“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.”

— Audrey Hepburn

As spring unfolds, we invite you to join us in celebrating growth—within ourselves, within our community, and soon, within our greenhouse. New seasons bring new possibilities, and we’re grateful to grow alongside you.

04/14/2026

Here it is:

The online premiere of the 2026 TPCR Film Project!

A big shout-out to PEGTV and all of our wonderful community partners who made this production possible!
Vermont Foundation of Recovery Rutland Regional Medical Center Rutland County Parent Child Center Vermont Department of Corrections Rutland County Restorative Justice Center Writers for Recovery Recovery Partners of Vermont Bradford Psychiatric Associates Jenna's Promise Common Ground Recovery BROC Community Action and many more!

We are profoundly grateful for your love and support ❤️.

An informational presentation about the Turning Point Center of Rutland, and its work in the community in collaboration with it's community partners.

04/13/2026

Had a wonderful time at our annual meeting tonight. Thank you to all of our attendees, it was great to see everyone! ❤️

04/13/2026

“Surround yourself with people who lift you higher.”
— Oprah Winfrey

A strong sober network is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves in recovery. The people we surround ourselves with help shape our hope, our resilience, and our belief that change is possible. When we walk this path with others who understand, we don’t just stay sober—we grow.

Lastly...

Tonight, we’re premiering the Turning Point Center Video Project at our Annual Meeting, and we can’t wait to share it with the whole community. The full video premieres immediately after right here on Facebook—stay tuned!

04/09/2026

Come get some delicious grub! Today is Shepard's pie at Thursday Cafe. Food served until 2!

Thank you to our guest chefs today ! ❤️

04/07/2026

🌟 Primary Post: Service as a Path to Strength

In recovery, service work isn’t just something we do—it’s something that shapes who we become. Showing up, lending a hand, and following through builds a work ethic rooted in integrity, humility, and purpose.

When we serve others, we strengthen our own recovery. We learn discipline. We learn responsibility. And we discover that the effort we put in today becomes the foundation we stand on tomorrow.

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” — Mahatma Gandhi

Whether it’s making coffee, cleaning up, supporting a newcomer, or simply being reliable, every act of service becomes a brick in the structure of a stronger, steadier life.

Let’s keep building—together.

04/06/2026

🌱 Letting Go to Move Forward

Resentments can feel powerful, but in recovery they quietly drain our energy, our peace, and our ability to grow. Holding onto old hurts keeps us tied to the very pain we’re working so hard to heal from. When we choose to face resentments with honesty and courage, we reclaim our freedom one step at a time.

Every time we release a resentment, we make space for something better—clarity, connection, and the possibility of real healing.

“Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.” — Nelson Mandela

Today, let’s practice letting go. Not because the past didn’t matter, but because you matter more.

You deserve a life that isn’t weighed down by yesterday. One breath, one choice, one moment of willingness at a time—we move forward together.

04/04/2026

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