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The Paper Bridge: Building a Life You Didn’t Think Was Possible
Wander Woman, scratch that, Wander Woah! Man? Feature #4 The world often tells us that recovery is about "settling down"—finding a fixed address, a steady paycheck, and a quiet life to prove we’ve finally anchored ourselves. But for Bill, a man whose journey began in the "no-nonsense" halls of Cleveland’s Ed Keating Center, stability isn't a zip code you occupy; it’s a foundation you carry. While our Wander Women series typically highlights the female perspective on transform
Heather Wentz
Apr 296 min read


The Weight of Hope: Notes to a Former Self and Learning to Ask for the Map 🗺️🦋
Wander Women: Feature #3 Most people travel to escape their lives. For Sara, the journey has been about finally being present enough to live one. Before she was a leader in the recovery community and a "Wander Woman" exploring mountain ranges with her son, Sara was defined by a different kind of gravity. It was the weight of IV drug use, homelessness, and a paralyzing fear of failure. She lived in the "caterpillar" phase, where the world felt small and the burden felt permane
Heather Wentz
Apr 158 min read
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