Give Christmas Away! When I was little, Christmas around my house was always a big celebration. Generations of my family would gather Christmas Eve for a big formal dinner. After dinner, the family would pile into the living room to exchange gifts. One family member would be designated as “Santa” and would pass out the … Continued

Growing up, I developed self-discipline through ice-skating. Because I was overweight and naturally clumsy, ice-skating was particularly challenging. Starting at the age of eight, I learned how to really work hard for something. By the time I was thirteen, I joined the team representing my rink here in Georgia. I discovered what it meant to … Continued

I entered in The Extension on September 1, 2017. I came in a broken man. The choices I made, trying to feed my addiction turned me into a monster. I became dishonest, a liar, and a selfish human being. My only concern was getting and using drugs and alcohol. I didn’t care who I had … Continued

Do you have a special person in your life or perhaps a group of people that mean a great deal to you? Groups could be the folks you work with perhaps or your church, and hopefully us? Are you struggling with finding that perfect gift? No worries—we’ve got you covered! Custom cornhole boards are what … Continued

  I still remember the day. It was Christmas, 2015. I had called the Extension Women’s Campus a few days before to ask if I could bring cookies and small wrapped gifts for the residents. I was told, yes, the ladies will be grateful for my gifts and that someone would be on campus to … Continued

With the help of funding from the Rotary Club of Marietta (mariettarotary.org), The Extension was awarded a three year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). This put us in the top tier of all organizations receiving CARF accreditation, a distinction that can rightfully be considered as the best of the best. … Continued

The gift of desperation is a beautiful thing.  How you gain it is another story.  My life has never been a fairy tale but I can say I was blessed with a large family that loved me from day one the best they knew how.  I was the first child and grandchild so to say … Continued

It was a pretty spring day in May two-and-a-half years ago. Mother’s Day weekend. I found myself sitting in a conference room at a recovery center in another state. I was attending a family workshop with a dozen other strangers sharing the awful bond of having an adult child in treatment for drug addiction. The … Continued

I came to The Extension April 18, 2016, completely broken, hating myself and ready for something different. Having just served close to 9 months in jail, I was humble and willing to do anything to never have to go back! I had lived a “normal life” before my active addiction, owned a home, was married … Continued