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“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…
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…
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…
“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,…
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,…