by Geraldine H. | Sep 24, 2025 | Blog, Daily Plan, Mental Health, Wellbeing
By: Geraldine H., WRAP Facilitator, Ireland There was a time when I wasn’t living—I was barely surviving. Caught in addiction and domestic violence, I was disconnected from who I was. I abused over-the-counter medication to numb pain and escape chaos. I didn’t know...
by Mary Margaret Jordan | Jul 30, 2025 | Blog, Wellbeing, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
It was a cold and dark and eerie night that January. The mirth of Christmas now just a distant memory as the wind began howling and the sparkling of a million galaxies lit up the way for the weary walkers that were getting their last few steps in before settling in...
by Lisa St. George | Jun 26, 2025 | Daily Plan, Mental Health, Stressors & Triggers, Wellbeing, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
From the Field By Lisa St. George, Lead ALF My beautiful redheaded girl was born in 1982. We were overjoyed! The first few months were typical—feeling tired as a mom and adjusting to life centered on our daughter. By 5 months, I was gaining confidence, and she was...
by Carol Bailey Floyd | Apr 22, 2025 | Elements of WRAP, Wellbeing, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
I have noticed over the years that when my life is feeling groovy, my awareness level is elevated. When I am paying attention, I am more in tune with my surroundings, activities, and relationships. I feel in balance and appreciative. On the other hand, when I am...
by Mary Ellen Copeland | Apr 22, 2025 | Creating & Using Your WRAP, Mental Health, Stressors & Triggers, Wellbeing
More than 35 years ago, around 1987, the extremes of mood I had been experiencing—deep depressions and out-of-control mania—became totally overwhelming. I reached out to various health care providers. I saw one who said, “You are manic depressive like your mother. It...
by Mary Ellen Copeland | Jan 29, 2025 | Blog, Elements of WRAP, Implementation & Evidence, Wellbeing, Wellness, Recovery & Lifestyle Topics
by Mary Ellen Copeland, WRAP Co-Originator We are now moving into the 28th year of WRAP. Wow! Who knew?! Although there have been many attempts to disparage, change, and copy WRAP, WRAP, as it was developed 28 years ago by an amazing group of peers—people who, at that...