Turning Point Center of Rutland

10/14/2026

🌱 Letting Go of Resentments in Recovery 🌱

Resentments can feel small at first… but when we carry them long enough, they start to weigh down our spirit, our relationships, and our recovery. Holding onto old hurts doesn’t just affect us — it can spill into our daily lives and impact the people around us.

Working through resentments isn’t about pretending everything is fine. It’s about freeing ourselves from the emotional knots that keep us stuck. Healing begins when we face our own pain honestly and choose growth over bitterness.

✨ “Resentment is like letting someone live rent‑free in your head.” — Ann Landers ✨

Today, give yourself permission to release one thing that’s been holding you back. Your peace is worth it. 💛

10/14/2026

Get your tickets!!

💜Thank you, Vermont Community Foundation, for always showing up for the VT Recovery Community! You are a rockstar!!

🌟Our fifth annual Recovery is the Answer, Peer Support is the Way Conference is just TWO short weeks away!! Get your TICKETS today!!

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10/13/2026

With everything happening around us, it’s easy to lose focus on the things we’re grateful for. Recovery can feel busy, overwhelming, and full of noise — and sometimes gratitude slips through the cracks. But taking even a quiet moment to pause can remind us of how much we’ve gained on this journey.

The food we eat.
The friends who stand by us.
The peace of waking up sober.
The little things we never had before recovery — but have now because we chose a different path.

Gratitude doesn’t mean life is perfect. It means we recognize the good that’s already here, even on the hard days. Today, give yourself permission to slow down, breathe, and reflect on the gifts recovery has brought back into your life.

“Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.” — Henry Ward Beecher

Take a moment today to appreciate the small things. They’re the building blocks of the life you’re creating. 🌈

10/09/2026

🌿 Coping with Stress in Healthy Ways

Stress is a normal part of life, but in recovery, learning to handle it in healthy ways becomes a powerful tool for staying grounded and moving forward. Whether it’s taking a quiet moment to breathe, reaching out to someone you trust, practicing mindfulness, or simply giving yourself permission to slow down, healthy coping skills help build resilience one day at a time.

As Jon Kabat‑Zinn reminds us, “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.”

Recovery isn’t about eliminating stress — it’s about discovering new ways to navigate it with strength, clarity, and compassion for yourself.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed today, remember: you don’t have to face it alone. Turning Point is here, and so is your recovery community.

10/08/2026

Happy Thursday Cafe Day y'all!

Come on down from 11am-2pm for a free lunch open to all in the community and say hello to our Guest Chefs M&T Bank as they serve up chili, corn chowder, cornbread, and cookies! While you're here, chit-chat and connect with Center staff, community partners, and visitors 🌞

Reminder: NA Meeting here tonight at 6pm

Remember: Stay safe. Stay sane. Stay connected. We're here if you need us!

10/07/2026

💛 The Golden Rule in Recovery: Kindness for Others… and Yourself

In recovery, the Golden Rule — treat others the way you want to be treated — isn’t just a guideline for how we show up in the world. It’s also a reminder to extend that same compassion inward.

We’re often harder on ourselves than anyone else ever would be. But healing happens when we practice patience, forgiveness, and understanding — not only toward others, but toward our own journey.

Every day is an opportunity to choose kindness, to let go of harsh self‑judgment, and to remember that growth takes time.

“Be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars.” — Max Ehrmann

Let’s carry the Golden Rule with us today: kindness outward, kindness inward, one day at a time. ❤️

10/06/2026

Join us this Friday, 10/9, for FREE baby clothing, items, and giveaways! Snacks are provided, we hope to see you there!

10/06/2026

💛 Honesty & Integrity: The Backbone of Recovery

In recovery, honesty isn’t just a principle — it’s a lifeline. It’s the courage to tell the truth even when it’s uncomfortable, to face ourselves without excuses, and to show up authentically with the people who support us.

Integrity means doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Together, honesty and integrity build the foundation for long‑term recovery. They help us rebuild trust, strengthen relationships, and create a life we don’t have to run from.

Every honest moment is a step toward freedom.

“Integrity is telling myself the truth. And honesty is telling the truth to other people.” — Spencer Johnson

Today, let’s choose truth, courage, and the kind of integrity that keeps us grounded in our recovery.

10/05/2026

🌱 Principles Before Personalities 🌱

In recovery, we learn that principles must come before personalities. That means choosing integrity, honesty, humility, and compassion even when we’re faced with people we don’t agree with or don’t particularly like. Long‑term recovery depends on our ability to stay grounded in our values—not in reactions, conflicts, or ego.

When we lead with principles, we protect our peace, strengthen our recovery capital, and build healthier relationships with the world around us.

As Viktor Frankl reminds us, “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response.”

Choosing principle over personality is choosing recovery.

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