by Executive Director Andee Huxhold, MPP Today marks one year since I began serving as Executive Director of Dismas House of Indiana....

True proximity demands that we show up fully, that we allow our assumptions to be shattered, and that we remain open to discomfort as we move toward justice.

Embracing the reality of nonlinear growth means letting go of the myth that there is one “right” way to come home. It means meeting each person where they are and walking alongside them as they define what success looks like for themselves.

With courage emerged from the depths of her fight, Reclaiming her spirit, she stepped into light. No longer a victim, but a warrior bold, With love as her armor, her story unfolds.

The three circles exercise is a powerful tool for anyone — whether you’re in recovery from substance use disorder or other destructive behaviors, or you’re a loved one learning how to navigate that space and establish healthy boundaries.

Every July 4th, we gather to celebrate freedom — to enjoy fireworks, cookouts, and moments of connection with family and neighbors. But as Executive Director of Dismas House of Indiana, I find myself returning to a simple, difficult question: Who truly gets to share in this freedom?

I've gained a sense of belonging and significance, feeling like I am part of something truly meaningful.

For a long time, we’ve used the phrase second chances when talking about men and women returning from incarceration. It sounds compassionate. It feels good to say. But if we pause—if we really sit with those words—we see the quiet distance they can create.

At Dismas House, every story is unique — but they all carry something powerful: the courage to begin again. For Noah, that journey started not with stability, but with heartbreak.