217
RECOVERY
217 Recovery is a resource for those affected by addiction. A place for help and a place for inspiration. Without hope and inspiration recovery can seem impossible. 217 Recovery is a group of recovering addicts who promote fun in recovery.
The story behind the 217
When I entered treatment for the 15th time it was at a new place (to me) in Northern Michigan. This treatment center had room numbers and I was first placed in room 114. I was there for a week or so before being moved into room 217. Here's where I really go to know the other two guys in the room, because after a long day of groups and social interactions with staff and other clients we felt the need to vent. It was our way of processing how our day went, what we could've handled better, and the things that were out of our control. We'd play games to spice up the monotony of the day and the games forced us to make uncomfortable statements in uncomfortable situations. Wanting to win the game and not wanting to let the other guys down, we always played our role. This actually helped us more than we knew at the time. It was so much easier to face the uncomfortable things that led to our substance use than it was to say the game challenges. So, 217 might be an area code in Illinois, but that's not where the meaning comes from in 217 Recovery.
-Corey Winfield
Inspiring, Helpful, & Fun Podcast About Life In Recovery. The 217 Recovery Podcast started in April of 2019 by Corey Winfield, who had just graduated from a treatment program in Northern Michigan. Corey felt his life needed purpose and helping others has always left him feeling rewarded. Having a twenty-year career as a Radio Personality, a podcast only made sense. At first, Corey was fearful of failure and that people would criticize him for being in early recovery. Corey was used to talking about his life on the radio, just not usually the painful embarrassing parts, but he got the courage to put his recovery in the spotlight, and start a podcast about life in early recovery. Sure the podcast talks about recovery, but it also deals with everyday life and how it's good to laugh. Listen to Corey Winfield as he shares his life and personalities with the world, on the 217 Recovery Podcast.
217 Recovery Podcast
Traverse City, Michigan
217 Recovery Blogs
217 Recovery Rides
217 Recovery has started proving transportation for those needing rides for recovery purposes. Meetings, Court, Therapists, Medical Appointments, To/From Treatment Centers.
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