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…

6 Life Lessons I Learned In The Psych Ward

6 Life Lessons I Learned In The Psych Ward

A Disclaimer: The Importance of Professional Help in Mental Health Recovery Before diving into the life lessons from my personal story, I want to emphasize that this…

How to Heal from a Break-up and Find Freedom Again

How to Heal from a Break-up and Find Freedom Again

Break-ups are never easy, and healing from a relationship can feel like an overwhelming journey. Whether it’s a painful breakup from a long-term partner or a short…

Faith, Courage, and Healing: A Journey Through Addiction Recovery and Mental Health

Faith, Courage, and Healing: A Journey Through Addiction Recovery and Mental Health

Life can feel like an endless series of obstacles, especially when dealing with addiction, mental health struggles, and family dysfunction. I once faced a mountain of challenges…

Breaking Misconceptions About Jesus: A Path to Addiction Recovery and Healing

Breaking Misconceptions About Jesus: A Path to Addiction Recovery and Healing

A Quick Personal History: My Journey from Misunderstanding to Healing Growing up in Taiwan, I wasn’t exposed to Christianity until a Christian missionary became a part of…

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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