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At The Wheelhouse, we believe recovery is more than just breaking free from addiction—it’s about building a new life filled with hope, purpose, and community. Our blog is a space where we share stories, insights, and resources to inspire men on their journey of sobriety and to encourage families, friends, and supporters who walk alongside them.
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This is the heart of what we believe at The Wheelhouse. Our community is built on accountability, brotherhood, and a commitment to living free.
Reclaiming More Than Miles: Why the Reclaim Run 5K Exists
The story behind the inaugural Wheelhouse Reclaim Run 5K and how community, recovery, and second chances come together to support men overcoming addiction.
Holiday Boundaries in Recovery: How to Support Someone Without Enabling
The holidays can strain recovery and relationships. Learn how to support someone in recovery with healthy boundaries — without enabling destructive patterns.
Brotherhood & Belonging: Why No One Recovers Alone
Isolation fuels addiction, but healing happens in community. Learn why brotherhood and belonging are central to recovery at The Wheelhouse.
The Three Phases of Recovery at The Wheelhouse: A Step-by-Step Path Back to Life
The Wheelhouse offers a three-phase recovery program designed to rebuild stability, responsibility, and independence. Here’s what each phase looks like and why it works.
From Unmanageable to a Life I Never Thought I’d Have
Sean Stewart shares his first-person recovery journey from homelessness and addiction to sobriety, purpose, and a new life through The Wheelhouse.
Meet the “New Man”: What Happens in the First 24 Hours at The Wheelhouse
The first day of recovery can be overwhelming. Here’s what happens in a new resident’s first 24 hours at The Wheelhouse — and why it matters.
“This Is God’s House”: Remembering the People Who Built The Wheelhouse
Coming up on the 6th of November is the luncheon to honor George Anne. She gave the best hugs, no doubt. I’ve been thinking about the days when we were saving money to build the present building. About 17 years, or something like that, the Board put fundraising...
Why Structure Saves Lives: The Hidden Power of Daily Routine in Early Recovery
There’s a moment in early recovery when the fog starts to lift, and what’s underneath can feel terrifying. For many men, the chaos of addiction doesn’t just affect their choices. It reshapes their bodies, emotions, sleep, relationships, and their ability to think...
The Wheelhouse Community Rides and Bids for Recovery – A Record-Breaking $127,871 Raised!
What a weekend! On October 10–11, 2025, our community came together for The Wheelhouse’s 18th Annual Monument Run and Cake Auction, two incredible days filled with motorcycles, homemade cakes, fellowship, and a shared mission: to support men and their families on...
Picking Up the Call: “This Is God’s House” Changed Me
I had been what Ed Watson was calling an Assistant Director for like 5 or 6 years by that time. I had been attending the Board meetings for a few years and had gotten to know the members pretty well. It was some time in 2002, I remember Ma Bell had just introduced...
The Green Chair Legacy: Caring for the New Man at The Wheelhouse
I came to The Wheelhouse, a nonprofit alcohol recovery program in Deer Park, Texas, on March 24, 2009. That date I will never forget. I remember sitting on a couch in the meeting room, lost in a fog, shaking, and feeling sick. A man looked at me and said, “You don’t...
Support Men in Recovery by Shopping The Wheelhouse Amazon Wish List
For many men who come to The Wheelhouse, this is the last house on the block. They most often arrive with nothing more than the clothes on their backs, carrying the heavy burden of addiction and hoping for a chance to start again. Here, they find not only structure...