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Big News: Progress is Progress is Now Official!
Hi everyone, it’s Belle (Belinda Mory) with an exciting update. I’ve officially filed for my LLC—so we are now Progress is Progress LLC! Our tax EIN is in, which means we’re a real, legitimate business. I still can’t quite believe I’m saying that. Starting a business always felt like something other people did, not someone like me. But here we are.
Last week, I sat down with three different professionals in our northern Wisconsin area—people from economic development corporations, small business associations, and folks who help startups get off the ground. I got so much advice and direction, but the thing that really stuck with me? Every single person told me how powerful my story is, and how much this mission matters. That means more than I can explain.
There are a thousand businesses in the world, but this one is different. I’m building something real out of my own experience—something that’s honest, practical, and desperately needed. I’m so grateful for every bit of support and encouragement, especially from this community. Truly, thank you.
For those who are new here, a little about why I started this:
I’m Belle, a clinical substance use counselor, a person in long-term recovery, a mom, and an advocate. I built my life on one core belief: nobody should have to fight for recovery alone, or feel ashamed to ask for help. After years in traditional treatment centers, I saw too many people slip through the cracks—lost in the system, or pushed aside because they didn’t fit the “one-size-fits-all” model.
So, I left my job to create a different kind of recovery space—one that’s private, honest, and for real people. My mission is to offer support that actually works: raw stories, real experience, and practical tools. I want to make sure nobody has to choose between getting help and paying their bills—or stay silent out of shame.
Opening a practice takes more than passion. That’s why I’m turning to my community. Every dollar goes to licensing, office space, insurance, outreach, and technology. I’m committed to always reserving free spots in every group, and I offer scholarships for individual sessions—so nobody is turned away for lack of funds.
If you believe in second chances, in progress over perfection, and in making recovery spaces honest and accessible, I hope you’ll join me. Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference.
Thank you, deeply, for reading, caring, and supporting this mission. Together, we can show that recovery can be life-changing—one person, and one day, at a time.
With gratitude,
Belle
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Big News: Progress is Progress is Now Official!
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