by Heidi Overson | Sep 28, 2026 | Blog
“It’s going to take some time…healing always does. Embrace the road you’re walking; be patient with the process; you’re going to make it out alive.” I’m going write this essay off of the words to this song “Make It Out Alive” by...
by Heidi Overson | Jun 8, 2026 | Blog, Community Alerts
Medetomidine. What is it? It’s another threat we need to be aware of. Medetomidine vs. xylazine: Medetomidine and xylazine are quite similar but have some differences. Both drugs are alpha-2 adrenergic agonists, (2) which are used for sedation, analgesia, and muscle...
by Heidi Overson | Sep 20, 2025 | Blog
I’m going to start out by reading from Amara’s journal that she kept in her last treatment place. If any of you knew Mari, she was an excellent writer and wrote straight from her heart. This entry was made 10 months before she died: “I pray I can continue to match my...
by Heidi Overson | Oct 7, 2024 | Blog
As spoken by Heidi, Amara’s mom, at the Second Annual Remembrance Walk on September 11, 2024, as she addressed the people who gathered to honor their lost loved ones What can I say about our daughter, Amara? How can I express how special she was? Special enough...
by Heidi Overson | May 28, 2024 | Blog
Foundation note: This is the first in our series of testimonies from people who have beat addiction or suffered the loss of a loved one. Thank you, Elizabeth, for coming out with your beautiful, inspirational story! My name is Elizabeth. I am 27 years old and have...
by Heidi Overson | Oct 20, 2023 | Blog
YOUR ADDICTION AFFECTS MORE THAN JUST YOU by Veronica “Peach” Hoiland How many lives can be destroyed through addiction? How long does it take to destroy the ones who love and support the addict the most? The effects of addiction not only affect the...
