Stories of Hope… Danielle Lopresti

By Renee McCormick | December 20, 2021

Stories of Hope – Danielle Lopresti “Those events that once made me feel ashamed and disgraced now allow me to share with others how to become a useful member of the human race.” pg. 492 Big Book AA “I was born October 17, 1979, in Boston, MA. My parents were high school sweethearts, but eventually…

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7 Tips for Managing Stress During the Holidays

By Renee McCormick | December 20, 2021

Patrick and Angie Hawkins are long-time Extension volunteers. Angie is the founder of “I Am” Kinda Fit Ministry. Welcome to the Holiday Season!!!! This time of year, all common sense flies out the door when it comes to making healthy choices and decisions!!!  With all of the expectations, shopping, activities, family, and parties, it’s easy…

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Stories of Hope – Shannon Dudley

By Renee McCormick | December 3, 2021

“By God’s grace and mercy, I made my way home to the women’s campus of The Extension on June 7, 2016.  As a young child, my parents divorced when I was two years old.  When I was eight years old, my Mom remarried.  My stepfather was a functioning alcoholic that was very abusive to my…

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Introducing Our New Clinical and Men’s Director – Tricia Roberts

By Renee McCormick | December 3, 2021

The Extension would like to welcome our new Clinical and Men’s Program Director Tricia Roberts. Tricia grew up in Georgia and has a powerful personal story and a passion to see transformational change in those who struggle with the disease of addiction… Where are you from? What is your background? “I grew up in Pickens…

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The Extension Thanks Cobb County Rotary Clubs

By Renee McCormick | December 3, 2021

The Extension would like to recognize and thank the Rotary Clubs of Cobb County, one of the world’s best-kept secrets. Rotary International has 35,000 clubs with 1.2 million members in two hundred (200) countries worldwide. Rotary’s mantra is “Service above Self.” The Rotary Clubs of Cobb County have supported The Extension since the very beginning…

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Stories of Hope… Ryan Sievert

By Renee McCormick | September 30, 2021

“My name is William “Ryan” Sievert. I was born May 10th, 1984, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in your typical middle-class home. My parents got a divorce when I was seven years old. Growing up, I was always a quiet kid. My childhood was pretty normal compared to most. Growing up in Cajun country, like most households, there was never a shortage…

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The Lucky Dog Walk for Recovery

By Renee McCormick | September 30, 2021

    Visit our Lucky Dog photo album by Phillip Jackman Gallery It was still dark when everyone pulled up at The Stone Summit to set up. The sponsors and the band set up their tables and tents; the T-shirts, swag bags, and doggie bags were ready to go. The food table was ready, and…

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Winning with Walking

By Renee McCormick | August 27, 2021

We often associate exercise with something that has to be harsh, punishing, and unenjoyable so then, we try to avoid it because, well that just sounds awful!!!  Or we associate exercise with losing weight and since we continue to feel like we “fail” at the whole weight loss thing, we also think we “fail” when…

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A Mother’s Story

By Renee McCormick | August 27, 2021

“I am the mother of a recovering heroin addict. That is a sentence I never thought I would be saying, but I am grateful I am now able to add recovering to that sentence. My son had a long struggle with drugs. I believe he began in his senior year of high school with pot,…

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Stories of Hope – Tess Gibson

By theextension | July 29, 2021

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…

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