03/10/2026
Women’s Month Spotlight- Women in Recovery 🫶
Being a woman in recovery means resilience, courage, and choosing growth every day.
This month we are highlighting the incredible women who are rebuilding their lives and inspiring others along the way.
Today we celebrate Lacey Weiss-Smith, Certified Peer Support Specialist/Housing Supervisor at LIV Recovery Sober Living.
Her story reminds us that healing is possible, recovery is real, and women are stronger than they often believe.
1. What does being a woman in recovery mean to you right now in your journey?
Being a woman in recovery means being resilient, taking a stand, and showing up for myself every day. It’s about reclaiming my voice and taking back my life—learning to count on myself, loving myself, and walking in integrity even when no one is watching.
Recovery has been a process of rebuilding my identity, healing from my past, and choosing to live with good character. It means doing the right thing consistently, trusting God’s plan, and embracing growth even when it’s uncomfortable.
Today, being a woman in recovery is about stepping into my purpose, showing up for myself, and using my story to remind other women that transformation and healing are possible.
2. What has helped you feel most supported at LIV — and what could help women feel even more empowered here?
What has helped me feel most supported at LIV is seeing the mission of the house in action—witnessing firsthand how lives are changed.
There’s something powerful about being part of a community where women are not only supported but are truly able to rebuild their lives: getting their kids back, saving money, getting a car, and finding stability.
LIV provides housing, a safe place to call home at night, and the structure to get back on their feet. Seeing women take those steps and knowing I get to witness that transformation has been incredibly inspiring.
Women feel even more empowered when they are reminded that their story, their voice, and their healing matter. Providing space to share, grow spiritually, and support one another allows them to see their strength.
When women are encouraged in their recovery and faith, they begin to step into the fullness of the life God designed for them.
3. If you could give one piece of advice to another woman entering recovery, what would it be?
I would tell them that experiences are the best lessons in life, and consistency is on the other side of success.
Be intentional about what you allow into your mind—what you hear, what you say, and how you show up for yourself—because it affects what comes out.
Set strong boundaries, take care of yourself, and remember that your mind can either be your passport or your prison. Live in it wisely.
Recovery isn’t about perfection; it’s about willingness. If you stay open, stay humble, and trust the process, God can restore what addiction tried to take away and help you rebuild a life you never thought was possible.
