By GAGE WILSON
For Glasgow News 1
The familiar chords of Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine” filled Beaver Creek Park as Recover Loudly 2.0 welcomed the community with one focus: celebrating the journey of recovery from addiction.
“We are sharing inspiration and strength,” said Libby Short, co-founder of the recovery center. “But we are also letting people know that recovery is possible, stigmas can be broken, and that when we all come together as a community, hope wins.”
This year’s event followed last spring’s rally, held before the recovery center was fully established in Glasgow. Since its ribbon cutting earlier this year, Short said the center has made more than 400 connections, serving as a lighthouse for those seeking help.
Short added that the center also provides counseling and education for families, including classes geared toward children and teens affected by addiction. According to the National Institutes of Health, about one in four children in the U.S. live with a caregiver struggling with substance use disorder, a statistic that pushed the center into action.
Community Partners for Recovery have big plans ahead, but still “see the forest for the trees.” As Short put it, the spotlight will always stay on those brave enough to walk through their doors and take the first step toward a new life.
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