A Personal Note from Corey Graves

A lot of y’all know I’ve been in recovery since 2017. What most don’t see is the internal battle with mental health.

September is Suicide Awareness Month, and I want to be real:

I’ve been in some dark places. I’ve made plans. I’ve taken steps. I’ve made arrangements. I know what it’s like when your mind turns against you — when the weight feels too heavy no matter how strong, smart, or spiritual you are.

Recovery hasn’t just been about sobriety. It’s been about self-discovery, trauma work, chemistry, spirituality, and rewriting my inner story.

I’m not perfect. But I’m not where I was — and I’ve found real tools and real people who’ve helped me. I want to share them.

Tools & People Who Helped Me

Non-Traditional Support

• Greg Greer – Voices of Recovery
  Real dude. Real support. You can text him. He’s helped me immensely.
• Julliana Fluit – The Sanctuary Infusion Therapy
  Non-traditional infusions. They’ve pulled me through when I felt stuck.
• Debra Rasberry, NLP – Total Transformations
  Powerful mindset work and coaching that helped me shift patterns.

Trauma & Therapy

• Cary Brown, PhD – EMDR, Neurofeedback, Trauma Therapy
  Trauma specialist. EMDR with him unlocked things I didn’t even know I buried.
• Jessica Bostick – Better Path Counseling
  Offering sessions for $25. She’s easy to talk to, even if you’re low on funds or insurance.

Sober Living & Outpatient Options

• Growing Hope Recovery – Cole & Cicelia Sullivan
  Trusted friends providing structured sober living.
• Treatment Centers:
  • Palmetto Center
  • Milestone Recovery
  • Red Hill Recovery
  Stuart Bostwick is a great point of contact for all three.

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

I’ve personally experienced healing through psilocybin-assisted therapy. Because of Louisiana laws, I’m not linking resources within the USA — but I’m happy to talk in person if you’re curious.

• Finca Mia Retreats (Costa Rica)
  Deep, meaningful programs for healing and self-discovery.
• Also worth exploring: Shapibo Tribe Retreats in Peru — ancient, legitimate, and deeply rooted in tradition.

Giving Back

At the Barbershop:

• Free Haircuts for anyone who brings a sobriety chip (Limit: 2/day, up to 50 total) entire month of September.

You’re Not Alone

• Call/Text Me Directly: 318‑401‑3629
  If you’re struggling — even if we’ve never met — I will talk to you. I’ll sit in the dark with you until the light comes.
• 24/7 Help: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – 988

Final Words

Monroe is a second-chance town. Whether you’re religious, spiritual, or neither — this is a place where people get back up.

You’re not alone. You are never too far gone. If you’re on the edge, please — stay. A new chapter might be just a page away.

I love y’all. Stay.
– Corey