Brendan

“What have been the most important ingredients of recovery for you? Enjoying the little things in life like sunbathing and hanging out outdoors. The other big thing is remember where I came from with my addiction, becaue it makes me thankful for how far I have come and what I have now. Things like friends and relationships with my family and loving myself and the connection that I have with people. Live one moment at a time and one day at a time.”

Dan

“What have been the most important ingredients of recovery for you? Faith, prayers, thinking of other people, going to meetings 5 days [a week], and yoga and tai chi. What do you like best about Recovery Café? It is peaceful, the camaraderie, fellowship, the great leadership...”

Darren

“The Recovery Café has helped me to be around more people which keeps me out of my head which can be a dangerous place to be. One of the biggest keys to my recovery has been service.”

Dave

“I forget about yesterday, I live for today, and I don’t worry about tomorrow.”

Henry

“What do you like best about Recovery Café? The sincere friendliness and integrity.”

James

“My recovery would have never happened without this place. It is a light of hope in a sea of madness.”

Joseph

“[Recovery Café] puts me in contact with people [with whom] I can share experience, strength and hope.”

Linda

“For recovery, God has been my rock and my salvation. About the Café,... the Recovery Circle has been really significant, I love Open Mic Night and being here on the holidays.”

Marie

”[I have] felt a lot of love and support from Killian and in the Recovery Circle. After coming to the Café for about a month, I started to blossom and understand about giving back and helping other people.”

Mary

“Being with people in recovery is my passion. It’s life giving and when I leave here, I feel energized.”

Ricardo

“[Recovery Café is] a safe place to go where there’s no active drug addicts around me. A key in recovery has been studying the 12-step book and reading the Big Book. You are not here for the smiles, you are here for your ass - to save your ass!”

Terry

“The Café is my safe haven – it really helps me stay clean and sober. Not to mention the food is great and the love. I feel loved here.”

Tim

“Recovery Café has saved my life through all the different programs they have – especially art class and [my] recovery circle. I am getting connected here.”