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Recovery Box &Wellness Box
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Hi! I am Ashley, founder of TheAddictMom , & I am an Addict. By sharing my story and the stories of other's stories, I'm getting the truth out & spreading awareness of substance abuse. I plan to change how society views addiction & mental health issues & to one day accept the fact substance abuse disorder IS a mental illess. In doing this, I must help the addicts & people who have chosen to start their recovery.
Detox.
That is a terrifying word to many. Terrifying and disgusting. Many addicts go into detox with nothing. No toothbrush, no water, no food, no pads or tampons, no blanket. Nothing but the clothes on their back & whatever amount of sanity they have left. My goal with this Funding is to make RecoveryBoxes for addicts transitioning into detox from their active addiction. These boxes with have hygiene items, period products, food and water items, hydration packs, blankets, socks, undies, first aid items, and more. When someone is detoxing, very little can help to ease their pain, however, having a few comfort items and Advil or Antacid can give them peace of mind . We are here for them. It helps knowing there is a reason they're going thru the pain and sickness of detox.
As much as I want to get these RecoveryBoxes up and running, I can only do so much as a single mom and a full-time studet, starting out a long-term career goal of helping addicts. Any amount towards this fund helps. I plan to give these boxes out to the community in which I reside, and ship around the United States to anyone in need at No cost to the applicant. I know, I know, that sounds crazy. but, as someone who has detoxed countless times, it is worth it to me. Helping someone find comfort in a very vulnerable and fragile state gives me solace that there is good out there. Knowing I can be apartof someone's recovery by showing them human decency.....that is all I strive for. You can help, too. You too can give someone comfort in knowing there are more of us caring for them and hoping they get thru the detox and find ways to cope to remain healthy from then on.
Detox.
That is a terrifying word to many. Terrifying and disgusting. Many addicts go into detox with nothing. No toothbrush, no water, no food, no pads or tampons, no blanket. Nothing but the clothes on their back & whatever amount of sanity they have left. My goal with this Funding is to make RecoveryBoxes for addicts transitioning into detox from their active addiction. These boxes with have hygiene items, period products, food and water items, hydration packs, blankets, socks, undies, first aid items, and more. When someone is detoxing, very little can help to ease their pain, however, having a few comfort items and Advil or Antacid can give them peace of mind . We are here for them. It helps knowing there is a reason they're going thru the pain and sickness of detox.
As much as I want to get these RecoveryBoxes up and running, I can only do so much as a single mom and a full-time studet, starting out a long-term career goal of helping addicts. Any amount towards this fund helps. I plan to give these boxes out to the community in which I reside, and ship around the United States to anyone in need at No cost to the applicant. I know, I know, that sounds crazy. but, as someone who has detoxed countless times, it is worth it to me. Helping someone find comfort in a very vulnerable and fragile state gives me solace that there is good out there. Knowing I can be apartof someone's recovery by showing them human decency.....that is all I strive for. You can help, too. You too can give someone comfort in knowing there are more of us caring for them and hoping they get thru the detox and find ways to cope to remain healthy from then on.
I also plan to have Wellness Boxes for those who aren't suffering with addiction and need personal items to help get them through a few weeks or days. Those to, can be requested and no charge
I plan to start these RecoveryBoxes and WellnessBoxes within 3 to 6 months, as I am researching laws in doing this. I want to get Narcan in these boxes, too, and I am researching how to go about that. I will be updating all of my social media platforms as I get this going. You can show additional support by following me, subscribing to my channels, and sharing my blogs and posts about addiction and recovery. We can't change how addicts get treatment if we don't stand up and act first. So, let's stand up and help anyway we can, as a whole, as a community.
I plan to start these RecoveryBoxes and WellnessBoxes within 3 to 6 months, as I am researching laws in doing this. I want to get Narcan in these boxes, too, and I am researching how to go about that. I will be updating all of my social media platforms as I get this going. You can show additional support by following me, subscribing to my channels, and sharing my blogs and posts about addiction and recovery. We can't change how addicts get treatment if we don't stand up and act first. So, let's stand up and help anyway we can, as a whole, as a community.
Included in the donations will also be starting up my nonprofit and LLC for TheAddictMom. The fees, costs, website managment. Supplies, insurance, certifications, Etc. I currently am living off student loans but i really want to help as many people as I can.
I appreciate your time in reading this :)
Go to my Blog and Website for more info!
TheAddictMom.Online
Youtube: TheAddictMom
Facebook, personal : Facebook.com/ashleystric
Facebook : TheAddictMom @TheAddictMomOfficial
IG : @TheAddictMomOfficial
Twitter : @TheAddictMom
TikTok - @TheAddictMom
PodCast : Anchor.fm/TheAddictMom
Spotify Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/24QsNbsuVkKHzT8Tly0PIv
I appreciate your time in reading this :)
Go to my Blog and Website for more info!
TheAddictMom.Online
Youtube: TheAddictMom
Facebook, personal : Facebook.com/ashleystric
Facebook : TheAddictMom @TheAddictMomOfficial
IG : @TheAddictMomOfficial
Twitter : @TheAddictMom
TikTok - @TheAddictMom
PodCast : Anchor.fm/TheAddictMom
Spotify Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/24QsNbsuVkKHzT8Tly0PIv
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