So a friend told me about this place right near where I live and I can walk to it. I was really excited to check it out. It sounded great and had acupuncture and art class beading and a few other things like today's Friday night BBQ. I went to have some I had gone before and it was catered by a local place in Marysville. It was good. I was hungry. When I got there I told them my name and he looked in the computer and apparently it had never been recorded that I ever went to the first circle and then I never called both following circles and left messages about needing to change my circle time. He looked at me like I was a liar and didn't offer to spell my name different or anything. The only thing I can think of for calling and leaving a message was that I didn't know the circle leaders name. Names are really hard for me as I have demyelination from an autoimmune disease and it effects my name part of my brain I guess. Anyways so much for trying. This place is bunk and I got witnesses too but now I feel unwelcomed and disbelieved and judged and I'm hangry and just only have one option left I guess because no one cares. ...
Read moreThe support, resources and kindness from the Everett Recovery Cafe has turned my life around. I felt so hopeless before getting sober and thanks to ERC, I have purpose and pride. I absolutely love everyone at the Cafe, they are there to help with a free cup of coffee or free lunch, you’ll have have a friend and a place to go. I love my support circle once a week, it’s a lot like IOP in that I get to see and know the same group of people most weeks. You can also get one on one support from a coach who will go over goals and plans to help you! Sarah is absolutely amazing and has helped me set and achieve the goals I set for myself! My life is drastically different from where I was in life 7 months ago. Thank you Sarah, Nick, Jack, Joey, Heather and everyone else that has helped my first few months of sobriety be so wonderful and...
Read moreThis is a great place for anyone who wants to join a support group for anything they are recovering from, over eating, smoking, gambling, homelessness, not just alcohol or drugs. It's a social atmosphere, you can stop in and have a meal or a cup of coffee, play a game or a musical instrument, volunteer or do your community service. They offer a variety of groups that you can attend & have an open mic night. After you become a member you can further expand your support group through obtaining a recovery coach. I definitely...
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