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Casey Montana Rogers
Battling Scars One Song at a Time
the outside as well as from a very personal side.
By Carol Harblin
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ddiction is a well-traveled road that several million people walk down everyday, and next to that is the road less traveled, also known as Recovery Road, which is the longer and more scenic route, but also holds more promise and there is always assurance that there will be peace of mind in addition to a better quality of life as long as people stay on track. Casey Montana Rogers (Casey Montana) is a 19-year-old college student who hails from Canton, Georgia is already an accomplished singer/songwriter and acoustic artist with many more miles yet to travel. Montana is transferring to Kennesaw State University this fall of 2014, from Reinhardt University, to further her studies in Music Business.
Excerpt from Battle Scars: “But I’ll go down before I let you die A war was waged within yourself, The fallen before you too many to count, But now I see your changing eyes You’re close to it now but breathe back to life You’re warrior in the dark and all that’s left are battle scars.”
No matter how tumultuous a person’s battle is, recovery helps that person arrive alive on the other side with more strength, beauty, and clarity than before. No matter how isolated a person may feel, there are always other people to help give a hand.
Everyone knows someone fighting an addiction battle, which is why addiction is all in the family. Each battle is quite subjective and unique to the individual; however, the concepts are familiar, which is why we can all relate to each other as well as through song. Montana is no stranger to being a supporter in recovery, because her older brother, Mason, has overcome his own battle of addiction too. Her brother is not only her best friend but her biggest inspiration. Montana is the youngest Rockers In Recovery singer/songwriter and also the winner of RIR’s 2014 song of the year for, “Battle Scars.” Montana’s brother, Mason, is the sole inspiration behind Battle Scars, because she had watched his battle from 6
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Montana was just previously introduced earlier this May when she sang at a treatment facility in Baltimore, Maryland, in affiliation with RIR. She alternated from singing her own songs with popular songs from Alman Brothers, Black Crows, and Amy Winehouse. Now, her next stop with RIR is on the West Coast in Aberdeen, Washington at the D & R Theatre. “There is no doubt that this is what I was meant to do,” said Montana after performing in Maryland, “Singing in a rehabilitation environment inspires the residents on spiritual levels and in turn helps and inspires me.”
A few of her newly recorded songs are “Tipsy Kisses,” and “Spirits Like That,” which are available on iTunes. Many of Montana’s songs are also available to view on YouTube and Amazon. “It is an honor that my songs are touching people on such profound levels,” said Montana. Montana also sings at local businesses near her hometown in Canton, GA, in addition to having sung at her college. Her songs are also playing at her University’s radio station too and can also be heard online at www. reverbnation.com/caseymontana as well as her website www.CaseyMontanaRogers. com. «
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Pro-Act Recovery Walks! welcomes Rockers In Recovery
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t was on September 29, 2002, that 125 recovery supporters got together in Valley Forge Park, 24 miles outside of Philadelphia, for what PRO-ACT named its 1st Annual PRO-ACT Recovery Walks! The Walk route this year, starting at 9:00 am, will be through historic Philadelphia and then proceed past Independence Hall before returning to Penn’s Landing. They feel that passing Independence Hall symbolizes the freedom and dignity that recovery brings to individuals and families. The two finalists in the Philadelphia Recovery Idol will perform at the Walk and the winner will be selected and announced. Auditions are currently underway with the third round coming up in May. The winner will receive a trophy, a contract for professional studio recording sessions, and public appearances. The Walk will be led by an Honor Guard
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comprising those with 10 or more years of recovery, each identified by a purple sash and button indicating their years in recovery (the Honor Guard represents thousands of recovery years). Ten years in recovery is an important and enduring symbol of hope and proof that recovery is possible and is happening now. While PRO-ACT and The Council celebrate the 23 million people who have been able to access and sustain recovery today, they hope that their 13th Annual Recovery Walk will inspire the millions of others in need of recovery. It is for those that everyone will walk. Addiction not only affects those suffering from this chronic disorder, but impacts their family members and children as well. The Walk welcomes anyone who supports recovery. To register (free) to walk in PRO-ACT Recovery Walks! 2014 on September 20, form a team, make a donation, join the Honor Guard, or become a Recovery Walk Sponsor, please check out our website, www.recoverywalks.org. ÂŤ
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Association of Recovery Schools By ARS The Association of Recovery Schools (ARS) is a non-profit, 501 (c) 3 that has been supporting Recovery High School efforts since 2002. We prepare and inspire starters and operators of Recovery High Schools to perform at their very best. We believe that while addiction thrives in isolation, recovery is a process of hope and healing that thrives in the positive peer communities of recovery schools. Connected through principles, disciplines and tools that set the gold standard for educating and supporting students in recovery, ARS continues to collaborate with a broad and diverse global network through our membership. We provide a variety of expertise, resources and datadriven best practices to Recovery High Schools through training, consulting and accreditation services, while serving as advocates for the educational inclusion of youth recovery. The oldest operating Recovery High School in the country is P.E.A.S.E. Academy,
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located in Minneapolis, MN. The school has supported hundreds of recovery students over the past twenty-five years. Helping each one navigate the challenges of high school through recovery support services. The Bridgeway School, located in Philadelphia, PA, is another example of one of the thirty highly effective Recovery High Schools operating today. Founded in 2011, The Bridge Way School is accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and provides a challenging academic program for students in grades 9 – 12. The school’s policies and procedures require and supports recovery utilizing 12-step principles and other recovery services. The school’s Founding Director, Rebecca Bonner, is honored to be at the helm of such an innovative program and welcomes inquires from those who may be interested in learning more about The Bridge Way School framework. If you would like more information about the Association of Recovery Schools or want to support our efforts by joining ARS, please go to www.recoveryschools.org or email the Executive Director, Kristen Harper at kharper@recoveryschools.org. «
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t indeed takes a village to get things done, and Recovery Village is one of the steadfast supporters and sponsors of Rockers In Recovery 2014 concert series. Without sponsors, there would be no television programming, nor there would not be any concerts, shows, or sporting events anywhere. Sponsorship is a two-way street, just as how one hand washes the other. A helping hand goes a long way, particularly in recovery. The founder of The Recovery Village, Mitchell Baumann, would never had thought Recovery Village would have been possible six years ago while he was going through his own treatment. Baumann always had a vision for helping people and his drive and vision helped bring his success into fruition. His recovery anniversary will mark six years on December 7, 2014. When people are first in treatment for their addiction, support and unconditional love makes the recovery process even more successful. Baumann’s biggest inspiration while going through treatment and his on-going recovery is his daughter. His daughter redefined the meaning of support and love for him. She showed him her unconditional support and love, as well as tough love, every step of the way. “Unconditional support is crucial,” agreed Baumann, about the successes of recovery, “In order to grow in recovery, we need emotional sobriety too.” Baumann’s two older brothers and his business partners have also proven tremendous support through his recovery and Recovery Village work. Faith also played an integral role in his recovery success as well. This July 6, 2014 will also celebrate the one-year
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anniversary of Recovery Village. Baumann has not stopped dreaming and envisioning more for his village creation, because Recovery Village is growing. Baumann has always wanted to give back to the youth and support them. He is opening an adolescent facility in Sebring, Florida. In addition to helping adolescents, he also intends to open a spiritual and faith-based facility as well. Faith and support are of equal importance in recovery, and part of Baumann’s vision is to create more faith-based facilities. “We need more strong faith-based programs in recovery, in this country,” said Baumann, “There is a growing population [in recovery] who hold their religious and spiritual beliefs near their heart.” Recovery Village helps those in need of drug and alcohol detoxification, prescription drug abuse, eating disorders, and also offers outpatient programs as well. Recovery Village came into fruition after the realization that many clients with a dual diagnosis are in more need of support, without having to move to more than one facility to get that specialized care. The Recovery Village takes on a holistic approach to recovery in that they look at the whole person. In addition to Cognitive Behavioral therapies and the use of the 12-step program, The Recovery Village also enhances its therapies to meditation, yoga, and spirituality. Recovery is about reconnecting with yourself again on a profoundly spiritual level. To really make a strong impression and success in recovery, “You need to do whatever it takes and stop lying to yourself,” Baumann said, “You cannot make excuses anymore, and you just have to do it.” «
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