About Me

My name is Jackie, and I’m a woman in recovery raising two amazing girls. Recovery has taught me a lot, but one of the biggest lessons is this: falling down doesn’t define us. Getting back up does. Sometimes stronger. Sometimes stubborner. Sometimes with iced coffee and pure determination holding us together.

That’s why I signed up for the 2nd Summer Cycle fundraiser and committed to riding 15 miles on a bicycle — which feels important to mention because I am not naturally what anyone would describe as “athletic.” If surviving chaos, healing, raising kids, and functioning on minimal sleep were Olympic sports, I’d have several gold medals. Riding a bike 15 miles? We’re entering new territory.

I’m doing this because I want my girls to see that hard things are worth doing. I want them to know that even when life knocks us down, we don’t stay there. We get back up. We try again. We grow stronger.

Organizations like Recovery Without Walls are that soft landing place for women in our community when life falls apart. They provide support, safe spaces, sober living help, recovery support, Christmas assistance for moms, and so much more for women rebuilding their lives.

Recovery isn’t meant to happen alone. I’m riding for women who are fighting for themselves. For moms carrying heavy things no one sees. For second chances. For community. And honestly… to prove to myself that I can do uncomfortable things without immediately filing a complaint.

Will I be sore? Probably. Will I question my decisions around mile 9? Very likely. But growth happens outside comfort zones — and apparently mine currently has two wheels.

Every donation matters. Every mile matters. And if nothing else, this fundraiser is proof that recovery can turn people into versions of themselves they never thought possible.

Recovery Without Walls 

Celebrating 20 Years of Healing and Community

For 20 years, Recovery Without Walls has been dedicated to providing free holistic recovery resources for women facing substance use disorder, grief, trauma, and PTSD. What began as a small, volunteer-driven effort has evolved into a vibrant community of support, serving women from Cape Cod to Maine, and helping individuals reconnect with their health, stability, and sense of purpose.

Our mission is simple: remove barriers to healing. Every service we offer is completely free of charge, ensuring that women in recovery can access meaningful support regardless of financial circumstances.

One of our core programs includes acupuncture and meditation, designed specifically to help regulate the nervous system and support long-term recovery. Over the past six years, we have studied and tracked the impact of these services within our community. The data we have collected consistently shows that these practices help reduce anxiety and stress while addressing many of the precursors and triggers that can lead to relapse. By creating safe spaces for healing and nervous system regulation, we help women build stronger foundations for sustained recovery.

Beyond wellness services, Recovery Without Walls also works to help our clients move forward in life by offering educational support and limited financial assistance when possible. Our goal is to help women rebuild stability, confidence, and opportunity as they navigate their recovery journeys.

As we celebrate this 20-year milestone, we are strengthening our ability to serve more women across the region. In the past year alone, we have developed new partnerships with multiple recovery facilities, sober living homes, and nonprofit organizations across Cape Cod, expanding access to our holistic programs from Falmouth to Provincetown. Through these collaborations, we are now able to offer acupuncture and meditation services directly within recovery communities across the Cape.

This anniversary year is not only about reflecting on the work we have done, it is about sharing the powerful stories of the women we serve. Over the past two decades, countless clients have shared how these services have helped them reduce anxiety, regain confidence, reconnect with community, and build healthier lives in recovery. Their voices and journeys are at the heart of everything we do.

As we look toward the future, Recovery Without Walls is working to raise $80,000 to sustain and expand these free services so we can continue supporting women in recovery throughout our region.

Please help us celebrate 20 years of recovery, resilience, and community support. With your partnership, we can continue removing barriers to healing and ensure that every woman who seeks recovery has access to compassionate, holistic care.

• Jason K donated $100.00 May 22, 2026
• Nick Murphy donated $20.00 May 21, 2026 ... "I love you "