Rockland Recovery
On my first night of teaching cooking, in the Tharros kitchen, a home for recovering addicts, one of the guys blurted out “Are you gonna be comfortable working with 8 addicts? ”…My quick retort was “Yes, I am very much at home in a kitchen… All information has been supplied by the seller, has not been checked for accuracy by the broker, and is subject to verification by the buyer and buyer’s agent. The broker makes no representation regarding the condition of the structure or its mechanical components. Broker recommends that the buyer obtain an independent building inspection regarding all aspects of the property. With a focus on holistic wellness, Rockland Recovery provides a range of services and amenities designed to promote mindfulness and self-care.
Rekindling the Fire: Food & The Journey of Life
“, “How do I flip the scallopini without burning myself? “ Their courage brings me back each week; their progress is inspiring. Asking vulnerable questions in the kitchen encourages them to do the same when they step out into the world. When they get the hang of a skill, they can then turn to a buddy who needs assistance. We support each other’s path as well as to share what we have mastered. Some guys come naturally to working with dough, while others are more comfortable with a knife.
New England Recovery Associates
I feel the group’s energy …one “I’ll try it’ leads to another courageous “I’ll do it”. Witnessing what is possible when we feel acceptance from others is powerful. We may not fully accept ourselves in the moment but by showing up the possibilities are infinite. I’m so proud of these guys who are diligently working their recovery. Stepping out of themselves, entering the kitchen and asking “how do I separate an egg?
Rockland Recovery sees a world where every person in recovery has access to a supportive, healthy, and safe home environment built on respect, focused on recovery, and lead by peers. Residents live together as a family to develop the tools and Rockland Recovery strengthen their character in order to live free from substance abuse. These homes allow for independence while guided by a set of recovery-focused house rules, standards, and expectations. Visit the Rockland Recovery website to learn more about their sober homes. When teaching cooking with “my guys”, I am not a professional cook; I am a human being, cooking. Just because we may dump too much cinnamon in an apple turnovers doesn’t mean we aren’t “good enough”; we just let it go and move forward.
Rockland Recovery
The next blunt question was “Are you recovered”? I wish the rest of the population was this honest, direct, real and open! “Yes, I said, I am a recovered bulimic.” How lovely to just be able to share the secret of my past like it was no big deal…so refreshing.
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- With a focus on holistic wellness, Rockland Recovery provides a range of services and amenities designed to promote mindfulness and self-care.
- We support each other’s path as well as to share what we have mastered.
- I am honored to be able to observe their personal development.
We’re expanding across the United States as our resources permit! If you would like to add a listing to our sober house directory, please let us know. Please contact us to update any listing information. We cannot guarantee accuracy of listing information.
Sober House Directory helps you find sober houses, structured group homes, and sober living. Our team of sober house owners, operators, consultants, clinicians, and providers understand sober living is challenging; our mission is to connect residents to sober houses so everyone can find their recovery community. We do not show halfway houses, treatment programs, or rehabilitation facilities. We were founded jointly by Rockland Recovery, an operator of sober houses in Massachusetts, and Vanderburgh Communities, an organization supporting sober living and recovery home operators.
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