Embrace ND

You ok? Need a friend? Reach out and someone will be there! That one last high could be your last. You may not care but, your family does!! Text 701-720-5909 and you will find a friend!

Seeing your child on a poster in Washington DC regarding fentanyl is heart breaking. Knowing his story continues, may help others and raise awareness is humbling. Miss you every day, Steven!!

If you or someone you know has lost a loved one due to an overdose, please seal out this group and share your loved one’s information. We need to raise awareness! Enough is enough!

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In a season of giving thanks, I want to thank you all for the years of support for this vision of unconditional love and support that Embrace was founded on. Since 2017, many people have been able to openly talk about their own struggles, their families struggles, mental health, all of the highs and lows one faces with addiction, recovery and, even grief. Five years ago, many were uncomfortable having these conversations. Today, people open up and share their stories.

Over the past year, I have stepped back a bit. I stopped holding meetings this summer due to work and health issues. When things were the most difficult, I had some major realizations. I no longer know who I am as my life has been defined by the addiction and mental health struggle of my family and community members. No matter how much I try to help others, it will never fill the void that losing my son left in me. It will never make me feel complete. I keep going back to a thought that plagued me for a very long time - “Who would want my help when I couldn’t even help my own son?” The negative thoughts can destroy a person. Yet, it got me to thinking and I began to question who I was? Where is my joy? What is ahead for me? A wise friend once said, if you want to find recovery, you have to create a life you never want to escape.

Moving forward, I am entering into a season of me. In this season, I will find me, spend time with those who matter to me & do what does bring me joy again. As the year comes to a close, I will start the process of dissolving this nonprofit. Embrace has helped many find healing. It is time that I create a life that I never want to escape! Time to be me! And time to make memories with my girls!

I cannot name everyone who has supported me and this idea. I pray that we can all continue to show love and grace to all we encounter. When you are down or facing a wall, remember YOU ARE MORE!!

Stay blessed!
Heather

Dear Minot residents,

Please be kind and gracious to those who struggle with addiction. It is your judgement that adds to the stigma surrounding it. Be the light, plant a seed or hope and help them see how valued they are. Love helps heal what is broken. Negativity only breeds more hurt. Help others see their worth and remind them -