Choose It’s been said that the end is sometimes a new beginning. Much of how we end one story is how we start the next one in life. You might think that going out on your own means that you will be on your own. Not the case with the close of my time at […]
Perspective Looking back gives us an opportunity for perspective. There our times in life when we don’t see clearly until we are past a thing and looking back upon it. In many ways this describes my experience at Nathan’s House. After nearly six months as a resident there it was time for a transition. Life […]
Life as You Know it Part of the recovery process is beginning life again. Life involves work, bills, responsibilities, and chores. Nathan’s House is designed to provide a safe living environment in which one can learn to do all these things again. SOBER. There is only a minimal amount of money due each month for […]
Step it on Up There are 462 steps up to Avalanche Hill in Boyne City, MI. This hike is only a short walk from Nathan’s House and is a tremendous way to exert some energy. In fact there are multiple ways to ascend to its height but just one route has the actual steps. As […]
Enforcing consequences on a loved one may be hard, but keeping the commitment is an integral part of making sure the intervention is a success.