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My name is Tess and I am in recovery. I am also a mother, sister, friend, employee, and most importantly loved. My sobriety date is July 19, 2019, the day I decided I had enough of my life with drugs and made the decision that allowed The Extension to change my life. Active addiction became apparent in my life…
But did you know that we were designed to do hard things? It’s true! In order for growth to happen in our lives, we have to experience and go through difficult situations. Let’s take a look at what is happening inside our bodies as we begin to navigate through hard times. As we are learning…
The Extension would like to thank everyone who joined us for our first official “Welcome Back” picnic event. On Saturday, July 17th, staff and alumni gathered at East Cobb Park to honor the volunteers who helped us get through a rough 2020. We enjoyed a fun-filled day of food and fun, music and fellowship as…
Growing up in a household with no structure I started using alcohol as a coping mechanism at a very early age. I would come and go as I pleased. Lacking discipline, I started to run with the wrong crowds, just trying to fit in. As my drinking progressed, I thought that having a child would…
This month, The Extension says goodbye to our Director of Administration Ms. Barbara Frost, otherwise known as the “Queen Bee.” I was able to sit down and have lunch with Barb recently to talk about her time at The Extension and what her future plans include. Barb has faithfully served The Extension and our residents…
Have you ever had a “gut-wrenching” experience? Do certain situations make you “feel nauseous”? Have you ever felt “butterflies” in your stomach? We use these expressions for a reason. The gut-brain connection is no joke; it can link anxiety to stomach problems and vice versa. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is sensitive to emotion. Anger, anxiety,…
It is early Saturday morning at The Extension, and the guys are waking up and looking forward to a hearty breakfast provided by the Bible On Tap Men’s Ministry. Led by Joe Paonessa, Bible On Tap started serving at The Extension in 2018 after they came out to build out the stage in the AA…
FUMC of Marietta Feeds The Extension During COVID -19 Standing together in a crisis The Extension 1507 Church Street Extension Marietta, GA 30060 www.theextension.org Contact: Renee McCormick, Director of Community Relations reneemccormick@theextension.org, 770-590-9075 First United Methodist Church of Marietta has donated over 1,000 meals to feed the residents at The Extension during the COVID…
Getting by with a Little Help From Our Friends Longtime community partner brings COVID -19 relief to The Extension The Extension 1507 Church Street Extension Marietta, GA 30060 www.theextension.org Contact: Renee McCormick, Director of Community Relations 770-590-9075, reneemccormick@theextension.org, CenterState Bank has been a friend and supporter of The Extension for many years.…
Two million dollars. That’s the fundraising goal Tyler Driver, the executive director of The Extension, has as we enter 2021. Part of the residential recovery program’s new “Capital Campaign,” these dollars will go toward the work the nonprofit does with homeless men and women who suffer from addiction. This includes continuing the construction of an…