The popular CBS This Morning segment, Note to Self features letters from past Presidents, media and sport figures, celebrities, authors, thought leaders and everyday people including a Newtown father and military widow. It is a moving reflection on life’s journey narrated by the author themselves offering advice and encouragement to the young people they once were.
Back in 2013, Chris Herren was invited to be a part of the CBS Morning Show’s segment and write a note to his younger self. The note needed to be 250 word or less and self-reflect on defining moments in his life and lessons learned.
After just completing his memoir, Basketball Junkie, Chris thought writing the note would be a simple task, but as he started to write the note, he found himself on a journey of self-reflection, understanding and healing.
“Dear Christopher,
I am writing to tell you that the path you take is a tough one but you will survive and be very happy someday…”
Watch Chris Herren’s NOTE TO SELF:
This experience prompted Chris to encourage guests to write a letter to their sober self as part of the Herren Wellness program. The result? Powerful words of hope, strength and recovery.Writing the letter has been a valuable tool in the self-discovery process for guests as they take that next step forward in sobriety with a renewed focus on wellness and recovery.
Watching our Herren family grow through self-reflection and discovery to celebrate our collective recovery stories is nothing short of amazing.
When you come to Herren Wellness, you become part of a vibrant and thriving community that doesn’t end when your stay ends. You become part of the Herren Wellness family. If you, or a loved one, is looking for help for substance use disorder at any stage or mental wellness, please call us at (844) 443-7736, email us at info@herrenwellness.com, or fill out a contact form. You are not alone.
