A faith-based nonprofit committed to helping families restore peace and calm in the midst of the chaos of addiction.
05/02/2026
Our Building Bridges Journal Circle is taking a brief hiatus.
I enjoy the time we spend journaling together, and I look forward to doing it again in the future!
We are taking a short break in February and March. The plan is to begin again in April.
In the meantime, follow Building Bridges to Recovery on Facebook for some short journal prompts to help keep your journaling practice moving!
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Looking forward to seeing you in April!
20/01/2026
An Unexpected Gift:
I was able to extend the FREE download to midnight ET tonight, January 20th!
The number of downloads of the book yesterday was staggering. And yet some still missed out.
I will not be able to extend the free promo after tonight so if you haven't gotten your free copy yet, do it now! And share this post with your friends, neighbors, coworkers, anyone who could benefit from some inspiration.
A little backstory…
August 2002: I turned 40 and nearly lost both my daughters in one day — one to death, one to prison. That’s when the storm began…
This book was born in the wreckage, written in the healing, and anchored in faith.
If your heart has been broken by a loved one’s addiction, Where is God in the Storm of Addiction? was written for YOU.
You still have time to download the Kindle version of my book, Where is God in the Storm of Addiction? free until midnight E.T.
A sneak peek from the pages of my book:
“God is not absent in the chaos. He is already at work in the storm—even when we can’t see it.”
Sometimes the hardest question is the most honest one:
“Where is God in the storm?”
This book answers it with truth, tenderness, and hope.
Winter months can take a toll on our mental health. Cold weather and shorter days make it hard to see people, feel motivated, and seek help — especially for those living in rural areas. According to Mental Health America (MHA), the effects of seasonal changes like shorter days and cold weather add to existing challenges like isolation, season-dependent income, and access to care in rural areas. When all of these factors combine, the risk for depression, anxiety, and substance use can increase.
A 2024 poll from the American Psychiatric Association found:
* People who live in rural areas were more likely to report that their moods got worse in winter (46%) than those in urban areas (36%)
* People who live in rural areas were more likely to report that the wintertime change negatively impacted their mental health (31%) than those in urban areas (24%)
Each week, we facilitate a prayer group, a support group, and a guided journaling group.
Check the comments for the links to register and join us as we seek ways to stay connected.
And, if you'd like to receive a weekly email reminder with links, sign up for our newsletter at www.BuildingBridgesToRecovery.org/contact
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Looking forward to seeing you at one or more of the groups!
08/01/2026
How do you express gratitude in 200 words? Well, I did it! I wrote about:
"The Blank Canvas" of a new year on January 2nd
"The Beauty of Ordinary Love" on April 17th (our anniversary)
" What if Kindness Reigned" on November 13th (World Kindness Day)
" Freedom to Embrace the Small Things" on July 4th (this was an award winner 🙂 )
These essays, along with others from some amazing writers, are published in The Community Book Project. Download your copy here – https://bit.ly/4985Idb
17/12/2025
Happy Wednesday!
No Building Bridges Journal Circle today. I'm very sick and don't have much voice.
I encourage to take the time to journal on your own. Here are some thoughts I planned to share this week.
This week's bridge is:
Bridge to Belonging: Nurture Connection Within and Around You
Fostering meaningful connections begins with slowing down and being present in your body, mind, and spirit. From this place of presence, you will have a firm foundation for building strong relationships. Let connection replace isolation.
The theme is Connection.
The verse for this week is “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2 (NIV)
Here's a writing prompt for you:
How can you be intentional about creating spaces of connection and belonging this week — for yourself and others?
Grab a cup of coffee and spend time with your journal today and I will see you all next week!
If you're not signed up for the weekly gathering, I will put the sign up in the comments.
Have a good day :)
10/12/2025
Happy Wednesday 🙂
Happy Hump Day 🙂
Happy Journaling Day 🙂
Join us at 1:00 p.m. ET for a time of guided journaling.
Grab a cup of coffee, journal, and a pen and let's see what flows out onto those pages!
Get the link in the comments.
See you soon!
03/12/2025
We're back! After taking last week off for the holiday, Building Bridges Journal Circle returns today at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Today's bridge is the Bridge to Strength: Cultivating Resilience and Grace.
Join us for this time of guided journaling at 1:00 p.m. ET.
The link is in the comments.
See you soon! :)
03/12/2025
💜 Thank you to everyone who gave, prayed, and shared on this !
Because of your generosity, families impacted by addiction will receive hope, resources, and faith-filled support through Building Bridges to Recovery.
Together, we’re proving that when compassion meets action, lives change.
02/12/2025
It’s !
Every dollar you give today helps a family find hope, healing, and peace through our family recovery workshops and faith-based support programs.
💜 $25 provides a BALM Family Recovery Workbook
💜 $100 sponsors all materials for an entire family in our Family Recovery Workshop
💜 $250 supports outreach and family resources
Together, we can rebuild lives — one bridge, one step, one prayer at a time.
Give today ➡️ buildingbridgestorecovery.org/donate
01/12/2025
Addiction touches nearly every family — but healing begins with hope. 💜
This Giving Tuesday, you can help families move from chaos to calm through faith-based recovery programs that restore peace, connection, and strength.
✨ Your tax-deductible gift builds bridges of hope.
👉 buildingbridgestorecovery.org/donate
27/11/2025
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
And if this is a difficult season for you, please know I see you. You are loved and prayed for. 💜🙏
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Empowering Families to Heal & Unite
Building Bridges to Recovery is committed to supporting families affected by substance use disorder heal and unite. Substance use disorder (SUD) has a profound impact on the family and friends of the one struggling with SUD and we are here to empower you to embrace your own personal recovery by finding peace and happiness regardless of what your loved one is doing. Through your own personal growth and development you will become equipped to connect with your loved one on a deeper level; love him or her unconditionally; and promote health and healing in your family.
We do this by offering connection to a recovery community; classes designed to help you understand SUD and its impact on you as well as your loved one; book studies; and individual or group coaching. We will focus on 4 main areas of spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical transformation.
Founder, Lori Bolen, has a calling to share the blessings and benefits of her own personal transformation as she walks the path of recovery with you and your family as you build bridges to recovery in your lives and families. Lori is a certified Family Recovery Coach with the BALM® Institute for Family Recovery as well as a facilitator of the BALM® 12 Principles of Family Recovery. Her Life Coach certification is through the International Coach Federation (ICF) which is the leading global organization dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification, and building a worldwide network of trained coaching professionals.
Lori is compassionate, trustworthy, and sincere and provides the grace and space for clients to process, explore, and grow in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Contact Lori today to schedule your complimentary session.
