Heavy heart tonight, Keep Going family. My friend just died. They found her in her apartment, surrounded by tequila bottles, dead on her couch. The last time anybody talked to her was Friday. Today is Thursday. Who knows how long she's been there by herself. I hate alcohol. I hate drugs. I hate what they do to people. I hate how desperate and sad people get, feeling like they have no relief anywhere else, so they turn to substances to make things better because that's all they feel like they can do. They feel like they have no hope, nowhere to turn, nowhere to go, no one to talk to. And it just sucks. I'm grateful - so fucking grateful - that I'm not stuck in that place anymore, because I was right there. That could've been me so many nights. That could've been me. It's terrifying because this happens every day. So many people. So many beautiful souls lost to this disease. But it also makes this work - what we're building here - so much more meaningful. There are so many people hurting, so many people who just need to know that if they keep going, they can get through it. If they would just keep going, they would discover they're stronger than they know. It sounds so simple, but it's so hard at the same time. Living life on life's terms is difficult. Recovery doesn't just happen - you have to really want it. You have to do things intentionally, really intentionally, to make healing happen. You have to believe that you're worth it. You have to believe that your life is worth it. I wish this girl knew she was worth it. I wish she knew how amazing life can be when you actually live it - when you shut out all the noise, all the bad, crappy noise, and just listen to the lovely, beautiful music that can flow through your life if you allow it. But you're the only one who can let it in. I wish she would've known she could let it in. I wish she could've put herself first. She's left behind a beautiful family, and now we just have to move on. We have to keep going because that's all that's left for us to do.

Good morning, Keep Going family! ☀️ It's 5 days until the pool opens (yes, I'm counting down!), and I wanted to share something real with you this Monday morning... Sometimes the most growth happens when we take on challenges that feel just slightly beyond our reach. As I prepare for my first weekend as pool manager - ordering lifeguard uniforms, overseeing the final cleaning, coordinating staff schedules - there are moments when I think "What did I get myself into?!" But then I remember: this feeling isn't new. It's exactly how I felt in early recovery. Those first days and weeks of sobriety came with that same mix of excitement and terror. That same question of "Can I really do this?" That same need to trust myself despite the uncertainty. Recovery taught me that we grow most when we're uncomfortable. That showing up imperfectly is better than not showing up at all. That progress isn't about getting everything right the first time - it's about having the courage to keep going even when things get messy. So this week, as I scramble to prepare for Saturday's pool opening, I'm leaning on the wisdom my recovery journey taught me: - Take it one day at a time - Focus on what I CAN control - Ask for help when needed - Remember my past successes when doubt creeps in - Trust that showing up consistently matters more than showing up perfectly Whether your challenge this week is staying sober, facing a difficult conversation, taking on a new responsibility, or simply getting through Monday - remember that you've survived 100% of your hardest days so far. You already have evidence of your resilience. Just keep going. Every day might not be perfect, but perfect isn't the goal. Growth is. And growth happens in the challenging spaces. What challenge are you facing this week that feels a bit over your head? What recovery lessons can you apply to it? Keep Going with courage, Lynn

Hi brothers and sisters ❤️ Just wanted to let y'all know: I am still sober 💪 But I am extremely busy atm, due to my work. I handle 502 vacation rental homes. Yes 502 homes. I will try to make it to one of our meetings soon! When i am not working, i am meditating and/or working out in my home gym. Stay blessed!🙌

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