By A No Longer Bound Resident The fallout from the hectic holiday season is starting to settle — and thus begins the busiest time of year in recovery. As we welcome the many new faces onto No Longer Bound’s campus, it takes me back to the beginning of my recovery...
On Friday, January 5, 2024, No Longer Bound celebrated founder Mike Harden’s induction into the Georgia Veterans Military Hall of Fame with a special award ceremony led by U.S. Representative Rich McCormick. The program was attended by dozens of No Longer Bound alumni...
The beginning of a new year marks a time for change and new beginnings. With the holiday hustle behind us and a whole year to look forward to, it's a great time to think about the changes you’re planning on making this year. “I’m going to read every day.” “I’m finally...
On Saturday, November 4, 2023, No Longer Bound's founder Mike Harden was inducted into the Georgia Military Veteran's Hall of Fame for his service to the community. The press release for the event said, "Immortalizing Great Americans, One At A Time!” It's hard to look...
Dear Friends, I am still in awe of how you responded to my goal of raising $15,000! Thank you for taking the time to give, share my story with others, and even sending encouragement during my 100-mile ultra-marathon. Heading into the day of the run, I was so close to...
A funny thing happened in our on-campus gym the other day. A song came on, and my friend commented that he loved it but couldn’t remember the name. I loved the song too and couldn’t place the name. Then it hit me like a brick. Not only did I remember the artist and...
Who am I? That was the question I asked myself the first time I went into recovery. Two years later (now at No Longer Bound) I'm asking the same question. What’s the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results. Am I insane?...
On Friday, October 31, Lori and John Thompson made their first drive from Oakridge, Tennessee to Cumming, Georgia. It was Halloween, but Lori wasn’t admiring the stunning colors of fall nor was she thinking of trick-or-treaters. Only three days earlier, her...
“To all who mourn, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes . . . In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory.” (Isaiah 61:3) Mike Harden was 17 years old when he joined the Marines. He spent 11 months, 28 days, 8...