Welcome to Recovery From Scratch.  I am so glad you are here!

Recovery From Scratch was created to help you learn positive habits and find purpose in your recovery journey (from anything!). I am honored to help folks through every stage of recovery.  Whether you are just starting your journey or you’ve been on your expedition for a while, my aim is to help you learn the skills and techniques that have allowed me to achieve sustained recovery.

The Woman Behind the Blog

My name is Laura and I am the founder of Recovery From Scratch.  I am a person who has achieved sustained recovery from both substance misuse and mental illness challenges.  My life’s purpose is to help others achieve the same.  I am a certified addiction recovery coach and peer advocate from Rochester, New York.  A big part of my recover is participating in the simpler things like gardening, canning and preserving, making homemade beauty products and pretty much taking raw materials and turning them into something useful.

Sound Familiar???

When we begin to recover, many things about us are raw (emotions, behaviors, etc.). but as we grow and learn and achieve our goals we are transforming ourselves into a work of art.  (I would say finished product but in recovery you’re always growing).  Our work will never be done, but living in a simpler way can allow you to reach to new heights and conquer your goals throughout the marathon of recovery.  So let’s join together and build your recovery from scratch.