Her creativity, her laughter, her quirky spirit, her love for her dog, her appreciation for beauty in the ordinary...
Below you can find some of her creative works, as well as resources to learn more about the disease of addiction and where to find help.
Addiction is a disease, not a choice
If you'd like to learn more, here are some great places to start:
Michigan Medicine: The Science of Addiction – U-M Health audio series on neurobiology, dopamine shifts, and medical treatment.
Dawn Farm Education Series Podcast – Ypsilanti-based lectures on family systems, recovery models, and the disease concept.
Anatomy of Addiction – Sanford Behavioral Health (Grand Rapids) podcast breaking down brain chemistry and treatment.
U-M Addiction Center (UMAC) – University research hub providing public webinars and scientific guides on brain mechanisms.
MSU Extension (MiSUPER) – Statewide workshops and toolkits educating communities on substance use disorders.
Families Against Narcotics (FAN) – Macomb-based community programs working to reframe addiction as a medical issue.
MDHHS Behavioral Health – State public health literature on medication assisted treatment and stigma reduction.
You don't have to face addiction alone
If you are struggling call one of the resources below:
Michigan Addiction Hotline for 24/7 support: (866) 210-1303
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): (800) 662-HELP (4357)