Oakwood Home for Women

03/24/2026

Thought of the Week 🌿
Words have direction.
They can lead to peace…
or they can lead to chaos.

Before you speak, ask yourself:
Is it kind?
Is it necessary?
Is it truthful?
Is it loving?

Because once words are spoken, they can’t be taken back.

At Oakwood, we are learning to choose better—one day at a time.

Choose words that heal, not harm.

03/21/2026

Azaleas in bloom. Spring is beautiful.
But addiction feels like pollen—sticky and suffocating.
Today, we choose recovery.
We wash it away—one day at a time.

03/17/2026

🍀Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Oakwood ☘️
We’re grateful for another day to grow, love, and live differently.

03/07/2026

Sometimes they gather in my office and I pause for a moment and breathe.
Because these beautiful women are doing something different today.
Choosing recovery. Choosing a new way to live.
I love them until they can love themselves.
And my heart smiles.

03/04/2026

Big thanks to

Donna Miller, Jennifer Ameen, Becky Kolbenschlag, Jennifer Gardner, Myra Carter, Bill Hartley, Charlene Cobb, Sharon Savant, Shayla Finklea, Cory Bishop, April Tackett, Stuart Bostwick, Beth Woods

for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

03/04/2026

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Addictions often travel together.
That’s a lot of baggage to carry.
Put it down. Seek help. Recovery is possible.

03/02/2026

02/19/2026

More Mardi Gras memories have floated in… 🎭

Thank you to our board members, volunteers, friends, and guests who helped make the day so special. Your support, laughter, and presence mean the world to the Oakwood family. 💜💛💚

02/15/2026

🎭💜 Mardi Gras 2026… DONE! 💚💛 Thank you to everyone who came out, celebrated, laughed, and supported us.And a special thank you to our board members who showed up and jumped in to help — we truly appreciate you.We loved having you here.The music, the fellowship, the joy… it was all worth it.Mardi Gras ‘26 — down and unforgettable. ✨Now… who’s ready for next year? 🎉we do not own the rights to this music

02/14/2026

The girls are singing and getting everything ready for our friends to join us tomorrow at noon.
Joy in the house. Gratitude in our hearts.
Laissez les bons temps rouler! 💜💚💛