Happy  Thanksgiving  A Word From Ed    In a letter to his friend Timothy, the Apostle Paul summarizes his journey from sinner to Christian servant. Once an ignorant and unbelieving man, Paul received abundant mercy and patience from the Lord, and fulfilled the calling to be a leader in the early church community.     This is the same journey our graduates have traveled. In this issue, Corey Michaud shares his journey from brokenness to Christ's intervention to his healing and calling.     It is a blessing to be part of these transformations and to know that many of our graduates will leave to minister to others in need.    We are also blessed when our graduates return to His Mansion and join the team of Servant Leaders, just as Corey has done. It is amazing to see the "workers for the harvest" grow. Blessings, Ed Perrine  CEO Click Here for Your November Newsletter  Christmas on The Hill!    Believe it or not, the Thanksgiving and  Christmas seasons are nearly upon us. For most of the young men and women here, this festive season is remembered only as a time of loneliness, despair and addiction. Will you help create new memories in their lives?      Even now, our staff is beginning to make preparations to continue the process of healing past heartaches and create new meaning and memories for these young men and women.       One tradition that we enjoy every year is giving gifts to our Residents and Servant Leaders on Christmas morning as a reflection of the gift that the Father has given us in Jesus Christ.       This is a wonderful opportunity for you to be part of that Christmas morning tradition!     One of the easiest ways to join this restorative processes is by giving an additional gift of $50,$25 or $100 dollars that will be used to bless those who currently call His Mansion home.   Click Here to Give  Come join what God is doing in our Community!  Do you have a heart for serving the "least of these"?  Consider fulfilling that call  here on the Hill. Facilities Manager: Should have knowledge/experience in general construction and the ability to organize, teach, and work with contractors. Responsible for the upkeep and care of our 18 buildings. Fleet/Agricultural Equipment Technician: Responsible for the maintenance needs of all the automotive, agricultural, and construction equipment.    Applicants should have a growing relationship with Christ, a good work ethic, and a desire to invest in troubled lives. We supply housing, utilities, and some food, while employees raise financial support to meet their personal needs. Direct Resumes to Ed@hismansion.com      Click Here to Give

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Hello All,

Enclosed please see our November calendar as well as some fliers of upcoming events….Thank you Denise

Denise F. McCulley, MSW

Recovery Support Supervisor

PRO-ACT/Philadelphia Recovery Community Center

1701 W. Lehigh Ave., #6

Philadelphia, PA 19132

Phone: (215) 223-7700 x 103

Cell: (215) 840-4956

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The Good News she is not alone.

Please join over 17,000 mothers of addicted children click on the link below and request to join. You will find much love and needed support

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	On Sunday, October 4, we joined 25,000 individuals and advocacy organizations for the UNITE to Face Addiction Rally on the National Mall in Washington D.C. It was a powerful, historic gathering that brought together people, communities and organizations to face addiction and stand up for recovery. Watch our video capturing the spirit of the UNITE to Face Addiction event! Through this first-of-its-kind event, we were able to collect signatures in support of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, (S.524/H.R.953)legislation that would increase addiction prevention, treatment and recovery services. We also asked members of the crowd to share their personal stories and took photos of their written responses, as part of our #howmanyfamiliesphoto campaign. Thank you for your ongoing support and stay tuned for more updates from the Partnership’s advocacy team. Together, we are working to end addiction in America.
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October 28 CHP 119 v 107 TWELVE STEPPING WITH STRENGTH FROM THE PSALMS

I am afflicted very much ; Revive me ,O lord , according to your word .(GODS BIG BIG BOOK)

STEP 2 - Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity(AA / NA BIG BOOK)

Revive - regain life, consciousness, or strength.

Powerless , unconscious and deader than a door nail is where I was left fifteen years ago. Then I followed the steps and picked up a copy of Gods big book. Gods big book not only revived me through the words It gave me liberty . God did not want me to live alone , addicted , and unloved . Through His word not only did He provide me with the strength to get sober but to stay there and it also taught me how to clean house and shake off all unnecessary baggage .I live life now sober , unburdened , free and restored full of peace and joy.

Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

(GODS BIG BOOK)By Joseph Dickerson

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Best of the week from Choose Help How Addiction Affects Sibling Relationships The needs of siblings of active addicts and alcoholics are often overlooked. This is especially true when siblings are adolescents and young adults. Supporting the needs of all family members individually is the key to maintaining a healthy family unit. Long before I understood what a dysfunctional family was (much less that I was growing up in one); I learned the story of Cain and Able. Sunday school was a mandatory part of my upbringing and the only thing I found even slightly interesting were the stories. I knew that “raising cane/Cain” was a bad thing and my childhood impression was simply that Able was a good son and Cain was not. I wanted to be a good son and could not understand why my best efforts to do so went unnoticed. Sibling Love or Competition? It’s natural for children to think in black and white terms. Prior to early adolescence, the child’s brain cannot work with abstract concepts like faith and belief systems. They will simply absorb what you teach them. In adolescence and early adulthood we develop the capacity for choosing our own beliefs and values. This developmental process moved me away from organized religion but it also made me aware that my siblings and I had a lot in common with Cain and Able. It’s a myth that siblings naturally love each other. They don’t. What siblings do naturally is compete with one another. They have to be taught to be loving and accepting of each other. In families that experience ongoing abuse, neglect, and/or addiction, these lessons are often not instilled. Competition leads to increased dysfunction and unhealthy relationships between kids who are surviving the same family. Everyone Has a Role to Play Why are we so different? In families like mine, children are unofficially assigned roles. My sister was the smart one, my brother was the funny/talented one, and as the eldest, I was the responsible one. For all that went unspoken, we knew what was expected of us and we provided it. We did this in pursuit of approval and acceptance. We did this to compensate for the craziness of our parents. Even as kids, we understood that maintaining appearances was vitally important. Watership Down As a family therapist; I consistently find that whatever affects one member of a family impacts all members of a family whether directly or indirectly. Nowhere is this more apparent than with addiction. Regardless of who the addict is, the rest of the family compensates and conflicts rage, internally and externally, overtly and silently. Watership Down is a great children’s book that I recommend to families. It describes the behavior of unhealthy families through a story about rabbits. In the midst of highly stressful situations and fear, the rabbits have a simple choice – pull together against a common enemy or turn on one another. Just as the rabbits in this story, families of addiction often “circle the wagons and shoot inward.” Compensating & Homeostasis When the addict is an adolescent or young adult, their brothers and sisters often learn to live under a microscope of attention. The addict is Cain and the siblings are expected (by their parents and/or themselves) to be Able. Perfectionism and over-achievement follow. This is compensation in action. Families seek equilibrium, even if it means going to equal and opposite extremes. Alternatively, the siblings of addicts become invisible. Parents put their lives on hold looking for the addicted child to become a prodigal son/daughter. The siblings grow up in a vacuum of emotional unavailability. The addicted child becomes resented for their ongoing impact on the family unit. Changing Dysfunctional Dynamics Living with powerlessness, unhealthy demands, and an ongoing example of what not to be inhibits growth and self expression. Balance is key to healthy change. The family comes to see that its collective whole has been overshadowed by the sickness of one member. Meeting the needs of each family member to the greatest degree possible promotes healing and supports the well being of the family unit. This starts with the parents/caregivers getting on the same page to accomplish two important tasks: Ensuring that enabling does not occur  Renewing their commitment to meeting the needs of each family member This is usually messy, awkward, and uncomfortable. It’s also the only way to return from being a group of individuals to being a functioning family unit. There’s a lot that’s gone unsaid and there’s a lot to work through. Expressing Feelings and Needs In the course of any healing process, expectations and feelings need to become overt and clearly expressed. Siblings of addicts often feel pressured to be supportive and to make sacrifices to shore up their parents/caregivers. They often feel unable to express their negative emotions regarding the impact the addict/alcoholic has had individually and on the family as a whole. It’s vitally important that each member be able to express what they feel, want, and need. This requires turning focus toward self and making ourselves vulnerable enough to share. Family therapy provided by those trained in addictions and Structural Family Therapy can make these waters far easier to navigate. Siblings of addicts will almost assuredly have very strong feelings about drugs and alcohol. Some will be straight edged and others will resent the idea that they cannot use or drink in moderation. Respecting these views is important – siblings never enjoy being compared to one another. Learning to live with unknowns is a challenge for any family. We hope and pray our loved ones enter recovery. Independent of their choices, we need to be as healthy as we can be. Image Copyright: Adwriter Read in browser »   Recent featured articles: Suboxone Treatment - How to Improve Your Odds of Success Communicating Effectively with an Active Addict or Alcoholic  Protracted Withdrawal - What It Is and How to Make It Through AA Sponsorship: How to Find Your Ideal AA Sponsor The 12 Steps without God or Alcohol: Key Concepts to Improve Any Life And, as always, thank you for reading! All the best to you and yours, Martin Schoel, founder of Choose Help P.S. If you’d like to dive into the conversation, make sure to follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook (40K+ people do). FORWARD THIS MESSAGE TO A LOVED ONE Do you or someone you know need rehab? Click or 'Tap' to speak with us now: (877) 333-5266 Facebook Twitter Google Plus Pinterest

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