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Jules Recovery Story: I Came From a Normal Family
I wish I had some story to tell you about my horrible, abusive, and neglected childhood. But I don’t. I came from a normal family.

SM Wagenaar
4 min read


Homeless One Year, No Bridge to Housing for James in Colusa County
We first wrote about James in July, when he had already been homeless for nine months. Today, more than a year into homelessness in Colusa County, he remains unhoused .

Homeless Advocacy
3 min read


The Powerful Message of "Wicked" Through the Lens of a Recovering Addict
"Wicked" isn't just a story about witches and magic; it's a testament to the resilience of the spirit. Elphaba, despite being ostracized...

SM Wagenaar
2 min read


Colusa County Recovery Expands Peer Support Services to Thryve Day Center
Colusa County Recovery is bringing its successful peer-based recovery model to the Thrive Day Center in Colusa, thanks to an invitation...

SM Wagenaar
2 min read


Reflections of a Recovering Addict & Father
(Commentary) - I am an addict in recovery and father to two beautiful daughters. One of my daughters has untreated mental illness and is...

Humor Squad
2 min read


It's Okay to Feel Uncomfortable Being Comfortable in Sobriety
You know there are times when you finally are in a place where life is so comfortable and content, it feels uncomfortable.

Terri Rivera
2 min read


Words Matter: Why One Resident is Calling for Change in Colusa
A Colusa County woman is taking a courageous stand against the use of stigmatizing language on the county's website. Susan Wagenaar, who...

SM Wagenaar
2 min read


Mental Health Condition? Honey, You're Not Alone
(Video included) - If you have a mental health condition, you're not alone. Did you know that one in 5 American adults experiences some...

Colusa County Recovery
2 min read


Are People With Anxiety At A Higher Risk Of Substance Misuse?
The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that individuals with a generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) are twice as likely to suffer...

Colusa County Recovery
2 min read


How to Know If You're Happy?
Happiness is an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfillment. While happiness has many...

Colusa County Recovery
2 min read


Facing The Roadblocks Of Embarrassment
(Introspective) - One of the biggest hurdles to starting my recovery was asking for help. It was embarrassing. Humiliating. It showed...

Homeless Advocacy
2 min read
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