Celebrating Recovery – The Blog
There Was A Time
There was a time in the addiction treatment industry when marketing referrals were the status quo. This was before greed set in. But it was there, and it was real, and a lot of people want to forget that it was the norm. But that doesn't change reality. Perception may...
Applications Closed: Honesty Is The Best Policy
When applying for a job, there's nothing more discouraging than the moment you see a sign reading "Applications Closed". Many of us have been there, done that...and we remember that sinking feeling of disappointment. Now imagine how an addict feels when they head to...
A Job Well Done
We want to take a minute to thank several of our board members who have completed their terms with 10,000 Beds and are stepping down. We appreciate their time, commitment and service to 10,000 Beds over the past three years as we were finding our way. There's a time...
Not Everything Is As It Appears
It was mid-term, seventh grade. I was in my home economics class and we had just finished ironing stencils on aprons. On that particular day we had a substitute. When the bell rang, the classroom emptied faster than I'd ever seen it, and before cleaning up the...
Do You Have A Code of Ethics?
Rules are made to be broken. Right? Wrong! We all laugh when we hear the old adage, but unfortunately there are many who adopt this as their way of living. Successful leadership demands a higher level of behavior. At 10,000 Beds we hold ourselves to a high standard....
Making Lemonade
Oh it's been a fun week, so much positive has happened, and nothing could dampen my spirits. Even the unexpected. I'm always amazed at the tactics of some...and equally amazed at how their not-so-positive commentary can lead to positive outcomes (thank you). This has...
Exercise Helps Both Mind and Body Stay Fit in Recovery
We are thrilled to share today's Guest Blog Post... One often overlooked tool for people in recovery is regular exercise. This probably seems intuitive because it is an uplifting and positive replacement for destructive activities. But there are so many benefits from...
We Are Vlogging…Is that a word?
Let's face it, we are new at this. Vlogging is a word we barely recognize, but in this day and age that doesn't matter. Vlogging is the rage, so vlogging it is! Below is the first two (very novice) attempts...I am certain (I really hope) we will get better at this!...
Beginning Life Again: Recovery
We've now celebrated our 3 year anniversary as a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Our goals and mission have expanded slightly, but we continue to focus on scholarship support for individuals without resources seeking help for addiction. Add to this our...
Life After Active Addiction
Yes, it's real. Life after active addiction can be amazing. If we let it be. Addiction steals souls and lives. So when an individual is able to pull themselves from the abyss of addiction, leave the darkness behind, rebuild their life, and embrace this new life - if...