Face It Together

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!

02/12/2026

Willow has a beautiful, powerful story. We hope you'll watch and share with someone who needs hope. 💛

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

02/09/2026

Lately, Kristen has been thinking about her data work as a kind of quilt making. Putting all the data points together, over time, becomes the story of a person. When everything is assembled, it’s useful, it’s beautiful, it’s comforting. It evokes emotion. Every little piece isn’t perfect, but that’s part of the magic. Read more: https://www.wefaceittogether.org/stories/data-quilt-reflection

02/06/2026

In sobriety, Anne has gotten to know who she truly is. She’s empathetic. She loves to cook and play games. She can have fun without going to a bar.

In sobriety, Anne has gotten to know who she truly is. She’s kind. She cooks. She has fun without going to a bar.

01/30/2026

Jack has learned a lot throughout his ups and downs. Even when he stumbles, when he falls back into his past, he does his best to journal and think spiritually. Read his story: https://lght.ly/5fh2on0