Friends, I want to share something that's been fundamental to my growth since that day I chose recovery on May 8, 2023 - the transformative power of helping others. There's a stark contrast between the person I was in active addiction and who I am today. Back then, everything was about ME - getting that next fix was all that mattered. I didn't care about my appearance, my home, or the impact of my words and actions on others. The shame was overwhelming - shame about choosing drugs over loved ones, about neglecting basic self-care, about how I lived. But here's what recovery has taught me: When those feelings of low self-worth creep in, the best medicine is reaching out to help someone else. Last week I helped a friend move, and that simple act of service turned into meaningful conversations about recovery and living a wholesome life we can be proud of. Practical Ways to Get Outside Yourself: - Help someone with daily tasks (moving, transportation, errands) - Make check-in calls to fellow recovery warriors - Share your experience to help others avoid pitfalls - Volunteer at local recovery meetings - Offer a listening ear without judgment - Pass on resources that have helped you Today, my phone calls aren't about what I need - they're about checking if YOU have what you need. Do you have food? Transportation? Someone to talk to? This shift from self-centered to others-centered living is nothing short of miraculous. Even without employment right now, I find purpose in serving others. When we step outside our own struggles to help another person, something amazing happens - not only do we lift them up, but we heal ourselves in the process. Remember: Your higher power and the universe have your back when you focus on being of service. It's not about perfection; it's about progress and purpose. Today's Challenge: Reach out to someone in your recovery network. Ask how they're doing. Offer help if you can. Watch how it transforms both your days. Keep Going, Warriors! 💪

hey everyone im happy m on the road to recovery and I can't believe I been sober now since august 18th of 2024

Welcome to the Keep Going Movement! I'm Lynn Ellen, and my recovery journey began on May 8, 2023. To say the last seven years of my life before that were messy would be an understatement. I went from being a housewife with four children and a busy schedule to losing everything to crack cocaine addiction. But that's not where my story ends - it's where my mission began. During my early recovery, I found myself making a simple bracelet with two words that kept pulling me through: "Keep Going." Every time I looked down at my wrist and saw those words, they gave me the strength to push forward, no matter what challenges I faced. Today, I'm a proud mom rebuilding relationships with my four children, including my oldest who didn't speak to me for three years but now has an amazing relationship with me. I get my hair done every Monday (because self-care matters!), and I hand-make and distribute over 300 "Keep Going" bracelets monthly to people who need that same reminder that kept me going. My style is boho, my heart is full of hope, and my mission is clear: to share the message that recovery is possible. I might have seen the darkest sides of addiction, including violence and loss, but I choose to focus on the light of recovery and the promises that come true when you just keep going. Through this community, I want to create a space where we can: - Support each other's recovery journeys - Share the power of the Keep Going message - Create and distribute bracelets to those who need hope - Build a movement of strength and possibility - Show others that recovery is possible Join me every morning for coffee and connection as we build this community together. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just need the reminder to keep going, you're in the right place. Remember, no matter what life throws at you, all you have to do is keep going forward. With hope and determination, Lynn Ellen Founder, Keep Going Movement www.keepgoingwithlynnellen.com