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 helped me. I want to share them.

Resources

• New Hope Recovery — Medically Assisted Addiction Treatment (MAT), local support, and recovery services.

Non-Traditional Support

• Greg Greer — Voices of Recovery — Real dude. Real support. You can text him. He’s helped me immensely.
• Juliana Fluit — The Sanctuary Infusion Therapy — Non-traditional infusions that helped when I was stuck.
• Debra Rasberry, NLP — Total Transformations — Powerful mindset work and coaching that shifted patterns.

Trauma & Therapy

• Cary Brown, PhD — EMDR, Neurofeedback, Trauma Therapy — EMDR unlocked things I didn’t know I buried.
• Jessica Bostick — Better Path Counseling — Sessions for $25; accessible even if you’re low on funds or insurance.

Sober Living & Outpatient Options

Trusted friends providing structured sober living:

• Growing Hope Recovery — Cole & Cecelia Sullivan
• Treatment Centers (local):
  • Palmetto Center
  • Milestone Recovery
  • Red Hill Recovery

Contact: Stuart Bostwick — 318-706-3070

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: Shipibo Tribe retreats in Peru — ancient, legitimate, and deeply rooted in tradition.

Giving Back

At the Barbershop:

• I’m donating 3 haircuts and beard trims to be raffled off at the Psi Chi International Honor Society of Psychology event hosted at ULM, September 8–13.
• For that same week, all of my tips will be donated to Psi Chi, and they will allocate the funds to support local resources.
• During that week, bring me a sobriety chip and you’ll receive a free haircut.

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