Posts from February 2021

Posts from February 2021

Melissa’s Story

Melissa was raised in a tight knit Italian home that was not marred by alcoholism or addiction. Although she started to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana with friends in high school, overall her life was pretty normal.  What Melissa did not know is that she had undiagnosed mental health issues; anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). From her early childhood, she experienced sleepless nights, panic attacks, and obsessive thoughts. In her teen years, she discovered that drinking slowed down those obsessive…

Anna’s Story

Anna Hoyt – A Life Transformed Through Recovery and Purpose I struggled with addiction from the age of 13, using alcohol and drugs to escape feelings of loneliness and unworthiness. My life spiraled as I faced trauma, addiction, and incarceration. I lost everything—my family, career, and even my will to live. In 2012, after suffering two ruptured brain aneurysms and a hemorrhagic stroke, I woke up in a coma with cognitive disabilities, unable to walk properly, blind in one eye,…

NOW AVAILABLE: the Bobbi Jo Movie

Bobbi Jo: Under the Influence, the documentary film about Bobbi Jo Reed and the work of Healing House was released on major platforms on Tuesday, February 16th. The film is a powerful, inspiring story of recovery, redemption, and the transformation of Northeast Kansas City. The film shows the challenges that so many individuals face, but it is also a source of hope and encouragement for those that aspire to do more in their communities. Watch the trailer or purchase here…