by BoutiqueByDesign | Aug 25, 2026 | Recovering Out Loud, SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“Community isn’t something you earn after you’ve figured everything out—it’s often one of the things that helps you get there.” — Nicole Schuster, SHE RECOVERS Together Online Zoom Gathering Guardian
by BoutiqueByDesign | Jul 21, 2026 | SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“Practice, not perfection, is an important lesson for me — as long as I show up and do my best.” — Wendy Andruski, Volunteer SHE RECOVERS Together Online Facebook Group Guardian.
by BoutiqueByDesign | Jun 23, 2026 | SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“When I found SHE RECOVERS, I knew I had found my home. We share the same values, and this is an organization I am proud to not only volunteer for but also support in any way I can.” — Nancy McKay SHE RECOVERS Coach and volunteer facilitator for Together Online Gatherings and the Denver Sharing Circle.
by BoutiqueByDesign | May 19, 2026 | SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“Humor, play, and comedy are key too—laughing at the human condition helps me see the magic that sits right alongside the darkness.” — Nina Muller, SHE RECOVERS Online Gathering volunteer facilitator & SHE RECOVER Coach
by BoutiqueByDesign | May 5, 2026 | SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“Being a SHE RECOVERS Foundation volunteer means EVERYTHING! I am actively contributing to a global movement that redefines recovery…and volunteering allows me to translate my passion for community healing into meaningful action.” — Brittany Loper, SHE RECOVERS Together Online Volunteer Host
by BoutiqueByDesign | Apr 29, 2026 | Recovering Out Loud, SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
Stephanie Jones writes about her experience moving from the Rainbow Nation of South Africa to England, pursuing recovery from complex post-traumatic stress disorder, and being diagnosed with autism.
by BoutiqueByDesign | Mar 31, 2026 | SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“Maintaining emotional sobriety is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. While it might feel uncomfortable in the beginning, if you consistently show up, you will find your community. I believe that you can not remain sober and, more importantly, have emotional sobriety without a community.” — Cindy Creed, SHE RECOVERS Volunteer Professional Facilitator Coordinator, and Together Online Gathering Guardian
by BoutiqueByDesign | Feb 25, 2026 | SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“Volunteering was a way of keeping a light on for those in recovery. I wanted to be present and reachable…I wanted to help create a place where people could be seen, heard, and held by community.” — Kathleen Smigels, SHE RECOVERS Volunteer Sharing Circle Facilitator (Royal Oak, MI)
by BoutiqueByDesign | Jan 27, 2026 | SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“Being a SHE RECOVERS volunteer is truly a highlight each month for me…I believe in SHE RECOVERS as a collective resource because I am living proof of the healing and success that stems from this amazing organization.” — Sara Taylor, SHE RECOVERS Trauma-informed Yoga Teacher
by BoutiqueByDesign | Jan 6, 2026 | Recovering Out Loud, Recovery Support, SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“Being a volunteer for the SHE RECOVERS virtual gatherings once a week ups the ante on my recovery. I don’t just show up for myself; I show up for everyone and help make the meeting possible. It’s a chance to support the community that supports me and share my gifts with my community.” — Emma Kusters, SHE RECOVERS Together Online Volunteer Host
by BoutiqueByDesign | Dec 16, 2025 | SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“When I applied to volunteer with the SHE RECOVERS Foundation, it was because I wanted to give back to the Foundation and the SR sisters who inspired me to recover from the myriad of things I tried to numb. Before joining SHE RECOVERS, I never really fully embraced the power of connection in the healing process.” — Janine Lalonde, SHE RECOVERS Together Online Zoom Gathering Guardian
by BoutiqueByDesign | Dec 9, 2025 | SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“Being a volunteer gives me something to engage in that I really care about and feel authentic when I am doing it. It keeps me present and gives me perspective that feeds my true self.” — Megan Bolinder, SHE RECOVERS Together Online Zoom Gathering Host & Recruiting Support Volunteer
by BoutiqueByDesign | Sep 30, 2025 | SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“SHE RECOVERS changed my life and has become a huge part of my daily life.” — Maria Engel, SHE RECOVERS Together Online Volunteer Host
by BoutiqueByDesign | Aug 26, 2025 | SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“I believe that giving back what was so freely given to me is very important in my recovery. I have twelve years of continuous sobriety that was almost lost at year nine. It’s when I redoubled my recovery efforts that I found SHE RECOVERS.” — Tanya, SHE RECOVERS® Coach & Volunteer Professional Facilitator
by BoutiqueByDesign | Jul 29, 2025 | SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“Volunteering is my way of saying thank you to the organization and its members.” — Eleri Glass, SHE RECOVERS Volunteer
by BoutiqueByDesign | Jul 2, 2025 | SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“Service is one of my love languages, and supporting the organization and community that helps me stay true to my recovery is deeply fulfilling. Knowing my work helps SHE RECOVERS reach more women who want to heal is life-affirming.” — Sandra LeDuc, SHE RECOVERS Volunteer
by BoutiqueByDesign | May 21, 2024 | SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“I feel like I am a part of this grassroots effort to change the paradigm of recovery. ‘We are all recovering from something’ is such a beautiful concept, it creates an environment of inclusion and diversity. This is why I volunteer for SHE RECOVERS.” — DJ Jacobs, SHE RECOVERS Volunteer
by BoutiqueByDesign | Apr 30, 2024 | SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“SHE RECOVERS means the world to me. It means community, unity, and women supporting women. It also means unconditional love. SHE RECOVERS has truly saved my life. When I was at my worst, needing to be held, seen, and heard, this community was here for me day in and day out.” — Nadine Braithwaite, SHE RECOVERS Volunteer
by Allyn Freelance | Mar 27, 2024 | SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“Being a SHE RECOVERS volunteer means the absolute whole world to me. I am so, so grateful to be accepted and to be able to help where I can within this community.” — Stephanie Jones, SHE RECOVERS Dance Facilitator & SHE RECOVERS Together Online Zoom Gathering co-host & guardian
by Allyn Freelance | Mar 11, 2024 | SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“I love helping folks new to our community get connected! Tell me where you live and what you’re in recovery from…and I usually know someone close by with whom you can connect!” — Sarah Schmidt, SHE RECOVERS Together volunteer Facebook group administrator
by Lisa Nixon | Dec 28, 2023 | SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“Within a very short amount of time SHE RECOVERS became the foundation of my recovery. It’s the base of the pyramid that holds me up in my recovery with strength, courage, and vulnerability. Being a volunteer with SHE RECOVERS is fulfilling and rewarding for me — and to be surrounded with like-minded women as we support each other is a blessing.” — Mary Kamalski, SHE RECOVERS Volunteer
by Lisa Nixon | Nov 28, 2023 | SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“One of the many gifts of being in recovery is volunteering for the SHE RECOVERS Foundation. I believe we are redefining what recovery looks like for future generations of women/non-binary individuals. Being invested in building a community of connection and being of service is an integral part of my recovery journey, something I want to leave as a legacy for my grandchildren.” — Robyn Witherell, SHE RECOVERS Volunteer
by Lisa Nixon | Oct 20, 2023 | Alcohol, SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“Being a SHE RECOVERS volunteer means being of service to a community of people committed to self-exploration, growth, and honesty. I love being a piece of the patchwork that keeps the SHE RECOVERS offerings up and running.” — Nikole Kelzenberg, SHE RECOVERS Volunteer
by Lisa Nixon | Sep 25, 2023 | Alcohol, Drugs, LGBTQ+, SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“Being able to give back to a community which has given so much to so many is one of the greatest honors of my life.” — Carley Moore, SHE RECOVERS Volunteer
by Lisa Nixon | Aug 22, 2023 | SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“Being a SHE RECOVERS volunteer means cultivating a welcoming and supportive community in which we all can share our recovery journey, our wins, our successes, as well as our failures and losses. All of who we are is welcome at SHE RECOVERS, and I get to be a part of co-constructing that inclusive environment.” — Codi Renee Blackmon, SHE RECOVERS Volunteer
by Allyn Freelance | Jul 27, 2023 | SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“I am proud to be an active part of the SHE RECOVERS community. I am both a participant and volunteer and believe wholeheartedly in the intentions and guiding principles of the organization. Mostly what I love is how we celebrate and uplift each other, encouraging one another to claim personal agency and pursue individualized pathways of recovery.” — Cybele Botran, SHE RECOVERS Volunteer
by Lisa Nixon | Jun 28, 2023 | Addiction & Substance Use, Alcohol, Recovering Out Loud, SHE RECOVERS Volunteers
“SHE RECOVERS is changing lives! As women recover, they become empowered to help the people around them. The potential for healing is unlimited!” – Jay Springer, SHE RECOVERS Volunteer
by Kelly Fitzgerald Junco | May 23, 2023 | Addiction & Substance Use, Alcohol, Recovering Out Loud, SHE RECOVERS Volunteers, Volunteer Opportunities
“Volunteering with SHE RECOVERS Foundation for me is about reciprocity, embodying my values, and co-creating a legacy of social change.” – Carrie Potter, SHE RECOVERS Volunteer
by Kelly Fitzgerald Junco | Apr 17, 2023 | Addiction & Substance Use, Alcohol, Recovering Out Loud, SHE RECOVERS Volunteers, Volunteer Opportunities
“Being a volunteer for SHE RECOVERS is a way to give back to a community that lifted me up in my early recovery and gave me a place to be seen and held. This community has been a lifeline to me and so many others. It is a sacred space where each of us can show up authentically and know that we will be held, loved, and encouraged. Why wouldn’t I want to give back to a community that has given me so much? – Cary Kelley Wright, SHE RECOVERS Volunteer
by Kelly Fitzgerald Junco | Mar 23, 2023 | Addiction & Substance Use, Alcohol, Recovering Out Loud, SHE RECOVERS Volunteers, Volunteer Opportunities
“SHE RECOVERS put me on the road to recovery by introducing to me the most important part of recovery, connection!” – Sherri Beatty, SHE RECOVERS Volunteer
