Recovery Archives - Grit to Grace

The Recovery Journey section offers guidance, stories, and practical tips to support every stage of addiction recovery, helping you build a path to lasting healing and personal growth.

From Addiction to Joy: Finding Joy in Solitude During the Holidays

From Addiction to Joy: Finding Joy in Solitude During the Holidays

The holidays often come wrapped in glittering paper, promising joy and connection, but for many, they unveil something entirely different. It’s the season where loneliness feels sharper,…

The First Step in Your Journey of Healing

You’ve just stepped into a supportive, judgment-free space dedicated to guiding you on your journey to healing and freedom. At Grit to Grace, we’re committed to helping…

10 Creative Tips for Coping with Holiday Loneliness and Pressure

10 Creative Tips for Coping with Holiday Loneliness and Pressure

The holiday season can bring up a whirlwind of emotions. For many of us, it’s not all joy and cheer; it’s loneliness, family tensions, and the overwhelming…

4 Benefits of Not Being “Happy All the Time”

4 Benefits of Not Being “Happy All the Time”

Recently, a client shared something with me that made me pause. She laughed nervously, saying, “I’m just a happy person. You’ll never see me anything but happy.”…

10 Brutal Life Lessons Nobody Teaches You

10 Brutal Life Lessons Nobody Teaches You

Life lessons are one of those things that, as we get older, we wish we could pass on to our younger selves. Often, we look back and…

Why I Procrastinated for Years and How I Finally Overcame My Fears

Why I Procrastinated for Years and How I Finally Overcame My Fears

Have you ever wondered why you procrastinate, even when you really want to move forward? For years, I struggled with starting something as simple as a YouTube…

A Nutritionist’s Unlikely Journey to Addiction Recovery

A Nutritionist’s Unlikely Journey to Addiction Recovery

If you had told me ten years ago that I would battle addiction well into my thirties, I would have laughed in disbelief. As a health and…

Finding Purpose in Unlikely Places: My Journey of Faith and Rediscovery in Branson

Finding Purpose in Unlikely Places: My Journey of Faith and Rediscovery in Branson

From New York City to Branson, Missouri: An Unexpected Chapter Begins When I first moved to Branson, Missouri, I didn’t think there would be much hope or…

12 Powerful Relapse Prevention Activities to Support Your Recovery

12 Powerful Relapse Prevention Activities to Support Your Recovery

Relapse prevention is essential for anyone recovering from substance use disorder or similar challenges. Building a toolkit of activities can be like wearing a helmet while riding…

Risa Patterson

Risa is a survivor of childhood trauma, multi-generational family dysfunction, a former drug addict, a Taiwanese immigrant, proud Asian American, and was motivated by the love of God to help empower others to overcome their own struggles and live the life they've always dreamed of. Risa is currently pursing her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and strives to become a doctor in psychology and counseling upon graduation. She has a YouTube channel at @GritToGrace. Most importantly, she once thought none of this was possible!

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