From the Founders

The Story of WEconnect

Daniela Luzi Tudor—creator, co-founder, and CEO of WEconnect—shares the story of how her own recovery journey inspired an idea to support others with substance use disorder.

Our Stories

Collective Grieving

Headlines have shown us that overdose fatalities are increasing nationwide. But these headlines really don’t show the actual human and community impact of the overdose crisis we are all living in.

Our Stories

Am I In Recovery?

People constantly asked me, “So what’s your clean date?” I almost felt like I didn’t belong or that I was an imposter, because ultimately I didn’t have a clean date.

Our Stories

Being Trans in Treatment

When I called the treatment facility about getting a bed for detox, I knew I would have to figure out how being trans was going to work in a facility that divides people’s housing and their care into units based on gender.

Our Stories

Moving from Understanding My Privilege to Using It

At that moment, I became keenly aware of my privilege as a white woman in recovery. Now, I endeavor to use my privilege to support these communities—and we all have opportunities to offer support by using our privilege.

Our Stories

Mental Health & Stigma

As time went on, I began to realize the weight that the diagnosis carried... But that stigma and those perceived traits are not who we are. I want you to know that we have the right to advocate for better treatment, for fair treatment.

Our Stories

A Recovery Odyssey

With 26 years of recovery behind him, peer specialist Dave reflects on his challenging journey and offers wisdom he's found along the way.

Recovery Resources

Change Isn't Linear

Our expectations for linear change can be unrealistic and deprive us of the rewards we deserve for our efforts. So how can we solve this?

Recovery Resources

Reclaiming Our Sexual Selves

Substance use disorders impact both the physical and the relational aspects of oneself, so it’s not surprising that sexual obstacles are common as people begin recovery.

Our Stories

Minding the Journey

When I entered recovery, I really dove into the study of mindfulness. I was looking for answers to help calm my overactive mind and bring some—any—sense of peace and serenity to my chaotic life.

Our Stories

2020 Reflections

As we usher in 2021, members of the WEconnect team share some of their hard-earned wisdom from 2020. Wishing you a heartfelt Happy New Year!

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