We recently connected with Helen Hassel and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Helen thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. What did your parents do right and how has that impacted you in your life and career?
My mother ….
1. Only Child / 10 kids
2. Women’s advocate : Priority Board Dayton ,, Oh … started first food pantry
3. Church secretary / faith in God
4. Overcame obstacles
5. Exposed me to traveling
6. Dance / Ballet
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
I’m the founder of Recovery Girls Rock Community Development Corporation.. Our motto : We Recover Out Loud So Our Sisters Don’t Die In Silence Or Live In Torment ! If we’re honest we are recovering from something… fill in your blank … I’m charged to remove the stigma that recovery is only for the substance abuse community ..
RGR is here to restore the voice of women whose voice has been silenced !
RGR offers various services: 16 week Life-skills Program , 12 week Rock To Work Program , Free Wardrobe Ready Business Clothing Closet , wrap around services , re – unification program , Re- Entry Program, Financial Education, employment resources , parenting and mentoring classes !
Woman in long term recovery : 32 yrs
Ordained Minister
Ordained Chaplain
Women’s Advocate
Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?
27 yrs on my Job … through it all : divorce, single mother of 2 small children … 32yrs sobriety ..
Training and knowledge matter of course, but beyond that what do you think matters most in terms of succeeding in your field?
Being vulnerable with adult & young women ..
Being an example : one chapter doesn’t define entire book ..
Real life experience
Contact Info:
- Website: [email protected]
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