The women below have been generous enough to share with us their stories
of recovery. We’re always looking for stories of hope and inspiration
of women in recovery. If you would be interested in sharing your
recovery
story, please e-mail Mary Unmuth at mjunmuth@facstaff.wisc.edu.
Click on a name below to see each woman's story of recovery.
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Samantha didn’t seem to have a care in the world when she was incarcerated at Dane County Jail. After entering ARC and working on her recovery, she found herself and realized that there was more to life than she ever imagined. |
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After her mother died, Shannon became the “lady of the house” when she was only 10 years old. In her teens she turned to drugs and alcohol to “escape” the feelings of overwhelming responsibility and fear. She entered Casa Clare and has learned to live again rather than merely exist. |
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Shelly would steal to support her drug habit. After loosing another job because of this, she entered an inpatient treatment program. At that point, she was willing to surrender and get help. Treatment was her new beginning. Today she owns and operates an AODA clinic for troubled teens. |
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Jill had her first drink at age 14. She entered into an abusive marriage and her drug and alcohol use continued for a number of years. While in an eight week, 23-hour lockup, she prayed. She received help and began her recovery through Women’s Way. |
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Tracy is now a mother,
something she’s desired for a long time. She entered treatment
five years ago and it’s been the greatest part of her 36-year
life’s journey. It was during this time that she unwrapped
herself and got to the core of who she was. In treatment she learned
how to get in touch with her body, to feel it, to listen to it,
to hear it and relax it. |
