![[Podcast] You Don’t Have to Eat Carrot Sticks Every Day](https://www.smartrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Mercy-Bell.png)
Aug 4, 2022 | Alcohol, LGBTQ+, Podcast, SMART News, Teen & Young Adult
Mercy Bell’s relationship with alcohol started in college as a way to thwart the uneasiness she felt inside. It led her to a “recovery or else” situation. She used multiple paths and experiences along her journey to recovery. Today, Mercy is the co-owner...
Jun 7, 2022 | LGBTQ+, SMART News, Volunteer
Guest blog by Jeffry Muhleman, SMART Recovery Facilitator Members of the LGBTQ+ community come to recovery with a unique set of issues. Please understand that these issues are not necessarily exclusive to the LGBTQ+ community, as anyone in a marginalized minority...
![[Podcast] The Journey to Becoming Yourself](https://www.smartrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Alicia-Renegar.jpg)
Jun 2, 2022 | LGBTQ+, Podcast, SMART News, Volunteer, Women
Alicia Renegar is a Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach and SMART Facilitator in Columbus, Indiana. As a gay woman, she faced much adversity and discrimination throughout her life. She shares how she has turned this negativity into strength and is helping others...
Dec 2, 2021 | LGBTQ+, SMART News, Support SMART, Teen & Young Adult
When teens face trouble, especially with substance or self-abuse, the barriers to help can be especially significant. There might be a natural reluctance to reach out to the “adult world,” or avoidance of issues that seem unsolvable, perhaps because of teen tendencies...
![[Video] Facilitator Spotlight – Jeff Nevill-Muhleman](https://www.smartrecovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Jeff-3x2-1.png)
Oct 18, 2021 | LGBTQ+, SMART News, Video, Volunteer
Born and raised in Southern California, Jeff is the father of four children. Currently semi-retired, he lives in the Coachella Valley, California with his husband Jason. He facilitates LGBTQ meetings for SMART Recovery. Watch on our YouTube channel. Learn more about...
Sep 10, 2021 | Events, Family & Friends, Individuals, LGBTQ+, SMART News, Teen & Young Adult, Veterans, Women
SMART Recovery is proud to support Sober Voices for FLOW. This international event is open to those in early sobriety, sober-curious, and in long-term sobriety of any kind. The four days will be filled with content from a diverse array of leaders in the sober...
