06/21/2026
Recovery is about so much more than meetings. It’s built through friendships, milestones, shared celebrations, and showing up for one another in communities across Washington.
Today was a powerful reminder of just how vibrant and connected recovery can be.
We started the morning in Shelton with some sober softball through the Clean and Sober Softball Association ( ), where we met members of The Clean Life team as they warmed up for their game. We wished them luck, cheered from the sidelines, and are looking forward to seeing Dennis and Cheyanne again at Recovery Day at the Mariners on September 27 at T-Mobile Park.
Later, we traveled to Bremerton for a very special celebration with the Olympic College Recovery Rangers. We were honored to celebrate the program’s first graduating class and watch Jason, Epiphany, and Sabrina receive their degrees. It was wonderful to reconnect with longtime recovery advocate, leader, and faculty member Terri Roper and celebrate the success of the Associate in Applied Science SUDP program. We were especially moved by the opening address from student speaker Clint Waggoner, a member of the Class of 2026, who shared a heartfelt recovery-centered message as he prepares to celebrate four years in recovery.
To close out the day, we headed to Tacoma and the Rialto Theatre for the premiere of House’s documentary, Welcome Home. The film beautifully captures the unique experience and culture of Oxford recovery housing. It was a meaningful way to end the day, surrounded by so many familiar and friendly faces. Ricky Mogel and the panelists concluded the evening with thoughtful discussion and heartfelt reflections shared with the audience.
Recovery is built in moments like these; on ball fields, in classrooms, in theaters, and in communities where people are discovering hope, purpose, and belonging. Thank you to everyone who welcomed us into your world today. Next stop: Spokane with the WRA team for more Voices of Recovery Summit planning. See you soon! 💜
