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What happens when we choose to truly see someone—not for their past, but for their potential?
In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne sits down with Norma Jaeger, Executive Director of Recovery Idaho, to explore the intersection of justice and mercy, the realities of addiction and incarceration, and the quiet power of dignity.
Drawing from decades of experience in substance use treatment, criminal justice reform, and recovery advocacy, Norma shares stories that challenge assumptions and invite deeper understanding. From women leaving incarceration with nothing but the clothes on their backs to moments of profound human connection in treatment courts, this conversation highlights how small acts of recognition can change the trajectory of a life.
Together, Anne and Norma reflect on:
- What it means to “see the unseen”
- The balance between justice and mercy
- The realities of reentry for women after incarceration
- How dignity and belonging shape recovery
- Simple ways we can slow down and notice others
At its core, this episode is a reminder: people are more than the worst thing they’ve done—and being seen can be the beginning of something new.
Resources & Links:
A film that Norma helped produce, “I Married the War” on Amazon - https://amzn.to/4sEEbHD
Justserve - https://www.justserve.org/
Salvation Army - https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/volunteer/
St. Vincent de Paul - https://ssvpusa.org/
Boise Rescue Mission - https://boiserm.org/get-involved/
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By Anne Maxson
4.8
2020 ratings
Text or voice message the show
What happens when we choose to truly see someone—not for their past, but for their potential?
In this episode of Pebbles of Light, Anne sits down with Norma Jaeger, Executive Director of Recovery Idaho, to explore the intersection of justice and mercy, the realities of addiction and incarceration, and the quiet power of dignity.
Drawing from decades of experience in substance use treatment, criminal justice reform, and recovery advocacy, Norma shares stories that challenge assumptions and invite deeper understanding. From women leaving incarceration with nothing but the clothes on their backs to moments of profound human connection in treatment courts, this conversation highlights how small acts of recognition can change the trajectory of a life.
Together, Anne and Norma reflect on:
- What it means to “see the unseen”
- The balance between justice and mercy
- The realities of reentry for women after incarceration
- How dignity and belonging shape recovery
- Simple ways we can slow down and notice others
At its core, this episode is a reminder: people are more than the worst thing they’ve done—and being seen can be the beginning of something new.
Resources & Links:
A film that Norma helped produce, “I Married the War” on Amazon - https://amzn.to/4sEEbHD
Justserve - https://www.justserve.org/
Salvation Army - https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/volunteer/
St. Vincent de Paul - https://ssvpusa.org/
Boise Rescue Mission - https://boiserm.org/get-involved/
💛 Support the Show:
If you’d like to support Pebbles of Light, you can do so through Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593690/support
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