Leslie Glass became a recovery advocate and co-founder of Reach Out Recovery in 2011, encouraged by her daughter Lindsey who had struggled with substances as a teen and young adult. Learning how to manage the family disease of addiction with no roadmap to follow inspired the mother and daughter to create Reach Out Recovery's website to help others experiencing the same life-threatening problems. Together they produced the the 2016 ASAM Media Award winning documentary, The Secret World of Recovery, and the teen prevention documentary, The Silent Majority, distributed by American Public Television. In her career, Leslie has worked in advertising, publishing, and magazines as a writer of both fiction and non fiction. She is the author of 9 bestselling crime novels, featuring NYPD Dt.Sgt. April Woo. Leslie has has served as a Public Member of the Middle States Commission of Higher Education and as a Trustee of the New York City Police Foundation. For from 1990 to 2017, Leslie was the Trustee of the Leslie Glass Foundation. Leslie is a proud member of Rotary International.
Covid-19 is one of many scourges and diseases humans have faced. Each disease teaches us new lessons. What are we learning now? Covid-19 isn’t the end of the world, but it is the end of life as we knew it. Call me horrid and mean, but as a recovery advocate I have to point out […]
Easy thanksgiving turkey dinner for me has been anything but easy for decades. This year because we can’t travel and see each other, I decided to do an actually easy Thanksgiving turkey, with a side of Zoom. On Zoom, family members and friends across the country can share their table, show their foods, and raise […]
Holiday parties and alcohol in recovery are always a challenge for sobriety. With families getting together and celebrating, often with booze, holiday parties and alcohol can still be a problem for 10 percent of the adult population. Did you know that 10 percent of Americans are in recovery from an alcohol or substance problem? That’s […]
Why do you need to watch this laughter yoga for Covid 19 and post election de-stressing? It will lift your spirits and fill your lungs with oxygen and boost your immune system. Really. I just tried it and feel full of optimism. Try it.
Face mask chains are the surprise must-have fashion accessory this fall, and we’re prepared for the trend. In fact, we spent the summer collecting (and making) original chains for eyeglasses and masks. Launching a recovery store for the first time meant collecting recovery items that fit your needs right now. And surprise! While creating super […]
Fear and shame are powerful demons, but when the two are combined, you will feel suffocated emotionally. These two are also powerful consequences that both result from addiction (and other mental illnesses) and can promote relapse … if the feelings are not properly addressed. Therefore, it’s very important to process to get rid of guilt […]
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