Our American Family Screening Tour- St. Joseph County

304 South Main Street,South Bend IN 46601

24 June, 2023

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Screening DatesSaturday, June 24th - 1:30-4:30 PM with Guest Panelist Nicole, daughter from Our American Family Screening Starts at 2:00 PM Thursday, July 13th - 6:00-9:00 PM with Guest Panelist Linda, mother from Our American Family Screening Starts at 6:30 PMNicole... is the oldest child featured in Our American Family. At one time, she was considered a “chronic relapser” with a heroin addiction. She attended over 15 treatment centers before achieving long-term sobriety. Today, Nicole has earned over five years of sobriety and works to help others as a certified recovery specialist. She has helped over 1000 people gain access to treatment. Her goal is to let other women and mothers know that no matter how low they are, they can “get there” and live a better life. She continues to work on herself and makes a decision every day to not use or get high. Linda... is the mother featured in Our American Family. Having had a parent who struggled with Anorexia Nervosa, she learned at an early age how to minimize addictive behaviors. With an ex-husband and children who have attended multiple treatment centers over a span of many years, she shares lessons learned with other parents and families. As the founder of Hummingbird Yoga and Massage, Linda teaches individuals and other instructors, trauma and recovery informed mind/body practices. She is passionate about sharing her experiences through writing and film, helping those affected by addiction, continuing to “show up” and work hard alongside her family members. Disclaimer: The film family and film team appreciate the opportunity to share Our American Family and to discuss their experiences with addiction, treatment, and recovery. As a reminder, they are not professionals and the screening of the documentary and any discussion with you about the film and their story, along with any information and resources shared, are not a substitute for medical advice and are in no way intended to be more than informational. If you or someone you love needs support, we urge you to obtain and follow the advice of physicians and other qualified healthcare professionals who work with substance use disorder diagnosis, care, and treatment.