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“You can’t use up creativity.  The more you use, the more you have.” –Maya Angelou   It has been such a privilege to serve the Hope Street community since April …

Deep Breaths. In and out. I inhale hope. Exhale doubt. This year feels criminal. So many things changed. People talk of a new normal. Normalcy seems foreign to me. How …

Hi there,  Let’s take a walk to your local 12-Step meeting, (or let’s be real, these days you may be opening your computer to log into a Zoom meeting.) Welcome! …

Firstly, I’ll like to express my gratitude and appreciation for the wonderful opportunity to work with an extraordinary organization such as Hope Street and its sister facilities. I am also …

  To thine own self be true  For honesty lies within  In your goals  In your dreams   In your imperfections  In your battle against shame  In your beautifully human …

Welcome back, In our last post, we discussed the need for a healthy sense of love and belonging within our community. Additionally, we talked about how unhealthy attachment patterns can …

Hey there, When was the last time you checked your phone for a response from a friend? I imagine you could have had one of the following responses; joy in …

Hello there, Thank you for joining our journey of connecting in creative ways. In our last post, we discussed some of the importance of being able to connect to our …

Superpower By: Jessie Karmel Today it incapacitates me Impacting my life In immeasurable ways Wounding, haunting Tearing my soul apart Copious times Until I’m asphyxiating Fatigued, dejected Lost Loneliness taking …

Welcome back to our journey through the Chakras and Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Today we will explore the Sacral Chakra and the Hierarchy of Security. For today’s intention, let …

Deciding to seek treatment for your mental health or substance use disorder is the first step in your journey to a new and transformed life. That being said, it is …

Hello there Dear Reader,  Do you remember our last post? We spoke about the importance of safety. If you don’t, no worries, you can simply scroll back and read it. …

Hello there dear Reader,  I would like to invite you on a journey with me. Please open your mind and sit with these thoughts for a moment before formulating your …