by Jose Sanchez | Sep 19, 2025 | Blog
“Healing happens in relationship. None of us are on the path alone.” For Kevin and Amy — married for 27 years and companions in both struggle and hope — addiction, homelessness, and recovery have marked their journey. Together, they show us what it means to find new...
by Jose Sanchez | Sep 12, 2025 | Blog
“Sharing my story from the beginning was so important because it pushed me to touch on those things that hurt so bad that I never wanted to talk about.” Alice’s words reveal a truth at the heart of healing: our stories — including the wounds we would rather bury —...
by Jose Sanchez | Sep 3, 2025 | Blog
“I knew I didn’t want to go back to the way I was living.” These words, spoken by Claire, an ISP alumna and leader from Houston, echo what so many feel at a turning point in life — when the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the fear of change. Her story...
by Jose Sanchez | Sep 2, 2025 | Blog
Over the past 25+ years, thousands of people have participated in ISP programs across the country. In their stories, we have seen a consistent pattern emerge. Transformation is not a one-time event or a straight line, but a rhythm people circle through as we grow —...