We are highlighting the connections formed in our Mountainside Alumni Community. Each week we invite you to Step into Recovery with The Hub, your resource for Connection, Education, Wellness & fun.
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Self-expression is so important in recovery. Through our recovery journey, we learn to express ourselves in ways that we hadn’t known possible before and embrace our authentic self. For me, it was singing, for others, it may be drawing, painting, poetry, spoken word, comedy, storytelling, improv, or dance. Come join us every Friday for Mountainside’s Virtual Open Mic —
a safe, nonjudgmental space where sober fellows can express themselves freely and openly while actively listening. Sign Up
Here
— Kendall Svanda, Alumni Coordinator
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Founded in 2015, BIGVISION has changed the landscape of what connection means in recovery for young adults. It’s their foundation in connection, wellness and fun which makes BIGVISION and Mountainside’s continual collaboration more important than ever. In combating the COVID-19 crisis they sprang into action with their virtual offerings with everything from writing workshops and crafting, to magic shows and movies nights.
Check out their website to stay up to date on all of their virtual events.
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Looking for inspiration for Friday’s Virtual Open Mic? We reached out to our Mountainside Alumni for some of their favorite songs; songs that bring them joy, solace, and empowerment in their recovery. Check out the playlist we’ve compiled from their submissions.
Thanks everyone! Enjoy!
— The Mountainside Alumni Community
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Hello! My name is David H. and I am an Alum of Mountainside, as well as a professional chef for over 12 years. For events where appetizers are welcome, I use deviled eggs as a base to get creative and fun! During the most recent holiday, I served smoked salmon and roasted habanero deviled eggs. This recipe provides a flavorful and light deviled egg to serve as a base for whatever inspired twist you come up with. Some of my favorites include avocado and lime, or buffalo chicken.
Anything is possible with this easy-to-make recipe!
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Do you enjoy writing? Are you the next Hemingway? Want a chance to let your creativity flow? If so, then
Writing Forward
is for you!
Writing can be a powerful tool for recovery; we offer writing workshops during residential treatment, and now we want to encourage you to make writing a part of your recovery. Whether it’s a narrative about your journey, an inspiring story, or a piece of creative writing – we want to read it. So, put your pen to paper and start writing forward! If you would like to submit your writing for a chance to be featured in Mountainside's upcoming literary page
Click here
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This week’s author:
Brandon R, Mountainside Alum and one of the voices behind
My Recovery NYC
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Until recently, there were many reasons not to take a trip to a gallery or museum; long lines, crowded commutes, and exorbitant admission fees, to name a few. But now we can visit any number of exhibits around the world right from our own homes! This week we invite you to our featured exploration of the
Natalie Bell Building Level 2 at the Tate Modern in London.
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Whether you're looking for resources to support your ongoing sobriety, need help managing your stress and anxiety, or want to stay connected to a welcoming, tight-knit recovery community, we're here for you. We invite you to join us every week for our FREE virtual offerings.
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