Harvest of Hope Summer 2022

“I have my own struggles. I could have been one needle away from my own substance abuse problems. I make choices and actions to keep me where I want to be.” -FELICIA ABASS

undertake, she says makes sure to layer in how drugs take a toll on all parts of an addict’s life. Abass says she often asks her clients to consider this: “Think about if you’d rather be bored, or have your teeth,” when discussing the physical side effects and the restlessness of drugs and their addictiveness. Abass says she tries to instill the idea to her clients, of putting in the work to make foundational, long-term changes in one’s life, especially when the work is tiring or tedious, “You can’t just stand there and look at the hoop that needs to be jumped through.” Most importantly, Abass says, she hopes her clients can hear her voice during moments they most need to feel encouragement and support. She not only wants to educate them but also hopes that they feel there is someone who believes in them.

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