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.
Supporting Loved Ones Through Mental Health Challenges: Tips and Resources Supporting loved ones who have mental illness or addiction is exhausting and sometimes painful. You want to do everything you can, but often fail to give yourself the help your need to manage your own feelings. Whether it’s a friend, family member, or partner, here […]
Exploring the Benefits of Talk Therapy in Mental Health Treatment Talk therapy has been around for more than 100 years, and it’s gaining new interest every day. Why is it still such an important part of any kind of recovery, no matter what you’re recovering from? We’re happy to answer. Talking gets you out of […]
What To Do When Dealing With Addiction Issues Dealing with addiction issues is difficult, and no one can get sober and healthy all alone. There are no other places but rehab to stop addiction. It is made up of professionals who deal with addiction which patients feel safe to open up. Moreover, going to rehab […]
Celebrate Milestones in Recovery: It’s Your Journey of Transformation We celebrate all our milestones in recovery with joy and awe. It’s a hero’s journey. Here’s why. Recovery from addiction is not merely a journey; it’s a courageous odyssey marked by milestones, each representing a significant triumph over adversity. In the United States, where the battle […]
If You Spend A Lot Of Time Overthinking Every Little Thing You May Want Relief I know a lot about overthinking because it used to be a real problem for me. I’d replay events of the day, conversations I’d had, things that happened at work, at home, and on and on. The problem is, overthinking […]
Unrequited Love By Family Members Can Break Your Heart To many people, it may seem crazy that unrequited love from your family is a thing. But, for others, it is a painful reality. Basically, while it isn’t the norm, it does happen that people find themselves alienated from their families and unable to go to […]
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