Celebrate Recovery at Foundation Church Clovis

Celebrate Recovery at Foundation is on hold until further notice. We love you all and will keep you informed when we are back up in running.

If you are looking for a CR meeting, please click the link below.

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We will be cancelled tomorrow night 5/19/23. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will keep you posted with any future updates.

If you are looking for a CR meeting click the link.

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Wise words. (There’s a reason we in CR refer to each other as “forever family.”)

It’s not that people who have been hurt by their families don’t want family to be an important part of their lives, it’s that their family has not been safe. There is no choice to eventually move on to build a life that offers something back rather than constant criticism, chaos, and sitting in stress.

I think about unaware people are when they say things like this. If there was a slight pause to think about why someone would need space from their family, I would hope someone could recognize that not all families operate the same way.

If you relate to this:

-You may be shocked to know how many people are estranged. It is a taboo (and often unspoken) topic, but you are surrounded by many who understand. Go look at the stories told in the comments below.

-The grief, anger, confusion, sadness…all valid. Hard. Aching. Intense. Valid. This process takes time. But, when you deny any of the emotions that come with this process (I’m not sad, f**k them!” when you miss them and are hurt), it will delay part of that healing. All of the emotions, feelings are valid.

-Be careful with those who want to rescue you. People often think that because you are estranged that you would automatically want to be a part of their family, when the idea of family is not safe. It takes time to adjust to relationships as someone who is estranged, vs. someone who has family. Take your time. Do it at a pace that feels respectful to what you have overcome.

Whew. That’s a lot. So damn proud of all who fight the narratives that dismiss what they’ve overcome!

Healing the Younger You starts in three weeks and can’t wait to meet many of you then! You can register @ the linktr.ee/natepost , as well as grab the free resource guides.

I’m glad you’re here! 💞✨

Precious Soul-

You are surrounded by many who know and understand this kind of hurt. Please take some time to think on these things:

***When you experience any type of trauma, the mind and body are quite raw. The way our skin protects us when daily life happens around us feels obsolete after trauma, as if we are open—our wounds accessible. It is scary.

We share what has happened in the hopes that someone has the words to say, something that helps us put our skin back on. You deserved such gentleness here. You deserved kindness, a listening ear, respect. When you receive further hurt in this state, it is different because the exposure was already too much and now more hurt is added to what was exposed.

***The common next step for many of us is one of two:
1). Try harder to explain to find protection.
2). Isolate to make sure no further hurt happens.

In the further explanations, we do not see that they are not interested in clarity, they are invested in our silence.

In isolation, we often learn to live with the wounds, because we do not see other options.

Healing is….

***Seeing that younger survivor, their hurt, their willingness to share, as the absolute high quality they are.

Healing is….

***Naming how gross their treatment was. We often shy away from this because we think on some level, it was our fault. No. It should have been handled differently. Name this.

Healing is….

***Gathering that younger version of you and welcoming them back to you. Tell them “I have new eyes for you. Please trust my care.”

Healing is….

***Being to them, who they always needed.

There are many ways to do this. There is only one you. Please trust that the shame you feel over how you got hurt is lying to you.

You are brave.

If you are looking to dive deeper into this work, join us for Healing the Younger You: linktr.ee/natepost

Also, @ linktr.ee/natepost are free resources on inner child work and trauma recovery.

Truly, I am so glad you are here. 💞✨

Tonight was our six-month anniversary, and it just so happened to be chip night. Therefore, we decided to set aside a six-month chip to mark the occasion for our CR ministry. We are so grateful to Foundation Church, to those who have helped, and to those who have made us a part of their recovery/Friday nights.

Source: https://www.celebraterecovery.com/resources/8-principles

April 28 - Celebrate Recovery at Foundation Church (The Best Place to Be on a Friday Night)

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Amen! 💯

He has risen! The Tomb is empty!
He has risen indeed! The Resurrection was a game-changer. It changes everything. Jesus Christ defeated shame and death! Thank you, Jesus.

We hope and Pray that everyone has a blessed day. Happy Easter, forever family

Matthew 28:6
"He isn't here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying."




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During my (Gregory’s) lesson last night, I referred to the “Balancing the Scale” verses in relation to doing a spiritual inventory. I thought I would share it here, as this will be helpful during a process that is often emotionally challenging. (This can be found in the second workbook used for step studies.)

I came across these two quotations in an article titled “The 40 Most Powerful Literary Quotes of All Time” and found them to be appropriate for what those in Celebrate Recovery espouse.