On Wednesday, August 27th, hundreds of people will gather at the corner of Elm Street and South Avenue to celebrate life – specifically to celebrate life in recovery, and specifically recovery from addiction and the dark side of substance use. As the evening wraps up, we will light candles, pledging ourselves to be light in a world that desperately needs it. The ninth annual Addiction Awareness Vigil will bring together people from all walks of life, in all stages of life, and from all facets of recovery, to remember lives lost, and to give thanks for lives saved. Sponsored by the New Canaan Parent Support Group, the Vigil has grown to be a widely supported community event, and this year’s theme, “Sharing Stories Saves Lives”, builds on the experience of the past nine years and past themes. NCPSG founder, Paul Reinhardt, has heard hundreds of recovery stories over the years, and he is convinced that this Vigil has made a profound difference in the lives of thousands. A big part of successful recovery is sharing time with others in service, being light in a dark world, and setting an example of joyful living. Sharing stories of recovery gives hope, and hope looks forward. Please look forward, join us at 7:00 pm on August 27, and come to share stories of life, love and hope.
Eric Thunem
