A night of HOPE!

We held our first gathering of the new year last night.  Sixteen people arrived and it was a joy to watch everyone reconnect and welcome each other to another Daybreak gathering.  We had two new attendees so we started the evening by introducing ourselves and sharing briefly why we were there.

The sharing was rich and engaging.  And “hopeful” too, as we discussed in heartfelt detail four distinct (yet in some ways the same) real life/real time situations.  As a group we explored strategies in addressing those difficult scenarios. Themes of setting limits, expectations and boundaries were common.  We also explored the difference between “consequences” and “punishment”.

In each case, the presenter of their story thanked the group for it’s collective insight, born out of the group’s experiences.  As one participant shared with me as he was leaving: “What a great meeting and it felt like people left tonight with a sense of hope!”

It was a night filled with hope!

If you would like more information about the meeting or the information we went over, please don’t hesitate to give me a call. My phone number, e-mail address and a confidential e-mail submission form are all on the Contact page of this website.

 Jamie

Friends who understand, friends who share

We recently had our December Daybreak gathering.  We had 14 people venture out to join us on a cold winter’s night!  Once we started our meeting, the room quickly warmed with acknowledging nods, smiles and some tears as people shared what was in their hearts that night.  All of us can relate to each other and the often-times difficult gyrations we experience because we love someone who struggles with substances.   Those who shared that evening left with some ideas and strategies to carry on, filled with the gift of finding a gathering of people who can relate, who listen, who care and share a warm, understanding smile.  It was a good evening!

If you would like more information about the meeting or the information we went over, please don’t hesitate to give me a call. My phone number, e-mail address and a confidential e-mail submission form are all on the Contact page of this website.

 Jamie