The Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Link
The Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Link How Do We Fix It? Photo via Pixabay by Quinntheislander The Futures Without Violence Association defines intimate partner violence, or domestic violence, as […]
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St. Martin’s Alumnae Set to Sing the National Anthem At the Chicago White Sox Game
Amanda Longe-Asque, left, and Angie, will be among the Harmony, Hope and Healing ensemble singers performing the national anthem while St. Martin de Porres House of Hope co-founder Sister Therese […]
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Women in Recovery – Lyntoi’s Story
Lyntoi has a lot to celebrate: 16 months of sobriety, and a new full-time job. Lyntoi, 57, has worked hard to get where she is today. A native Chicagoan, she […]
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Holistic Recovery Minute – Self Awareness
Self-awareness is the state of having a clear perception of your own strengths and weaknesses, knowing your own beliefs and motivations and having control of your emotions. This is one […]
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Holistic Recovery Minute – Practice Complete Abstinence
Practice complete abstinence. Don’t fool yourself into thinking you can moderate your alcohol or drug intake. It won’t workout in the long run. Abstinence is the state of completely going without […]
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2016 Legacy Gala
Thanks to everyone who helped make the Legacy Gala a huge success. More than 100 people turned out to honor the legacy of Sr. Therese O’Sullivan on September 29th at […]
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Women in Recovery – Angelia’s Story
Angelia, Hyde Park resident, formerly addicted to crack cocaine and alcohol and former client of St. Martin de Porres House of Hope. Angelia was 21 when she started snorting crack […]
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Women in Recovery – Amanda’s Story
Amanda A., Woodlawn resident, former heroin addict and client of St. Martin de Porres House of Hope, currently a substance abuse counselor at the organization. Amanda, substance abuse counselor at […]
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Women in Recovery – Linda’s Story
Linda Williams is a mother of four children ages 28 to 42. She started drinking alcohol when she was a teen in order to interact with people. Williams became addicted […]
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Women in Recovery – Brenda’s Story
When Brenda K. first heard about St. Martin de Porres House of Hope, she quickly dismissed the thought of living there when she learned about the required commitment. “They told […]
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