Even Pain Glitters…
…When you hold it right
🕊️ Disclaimer from Dove Recovery Art
I am not a licensed medical professional, nor is anyone affiliated with Dove Recovery Art. The content shared on this blog is based solely on my personal experience, reflections, and recovery journey. This blog is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any kind. It exists to share what I’ve gone through—raw, real, and unfiltered—in the hope that my story might help others feel less alone, more empowered, and better informed as they navigate their own path. My goal is to shed light on the everyday realities of living with chronic illness, trauma, and recovery. These are the parts of healing people don’t always talk about—but they matter. If even one person can avoid the pain I’ve been through or feel inspired to take their first step forward, then sharing my experience will have been worth it. Please always do your own research as I have, and consult with a qualified medical or mental health professional before making any decisions related to your health or treatment. Images in our blog or social accounts that are not part of Dove Recovery Art LLC or personal photographs: (ie: Memes and Quotes) are typically found via social media sites. These are considered public use in the Fair Use Doctrine under US Copyright Law . Fair use is a legal principle in U.S. copyright law that allows for limited use of copyrighted material without permission, under specific conditions. It was formally codified in the Copyright Act of 1976, § 107. If a source is readily available we include it - if not, we assume anything we use is public use. We do not use other artists artwork nor would we want to.. we are not interested in accepting anything for this (our blog is free to the public and will always be!) … if work touches us the right way, our use is a simply meant as a complement.. because even pain glitters, when you hold it right. We are also human, and we welcome a respectful, friendly email, and are happy to remove anything added accidentally.





April Tree Reveal!
April’s “Spring Tree” Revealed.
We’ve got:
Bunnies (so many bunnies)
Ice cream cones 🍦
Carrots and lollipops
Bright flowers
Butterflies
Eggs for Easter
Jewish stars for Passover (Dove-style, of course)


The Day I Lost My House—and the Life I Thought I Was Building
A small look into how I lost everything—and began building Dove Recovery Art from the ashes. This is a piece of my story—one of the hardest chapters. But it’s also the day that led me here. The truth I am no longer afraid to tell.

From Barking to Bliss: A Monday in Motion
Public stores, service dog education, Nickys first nature walk & fun at neurology.


Tennis Balls, Gold Leaf, and Grandpa.
Its always a great day when I get an impromptu lunch visit from my daddy :)



Navigating Challenges with Grace
Hyundai Genesis for todays car rental and our adventures of the day.

“Building & Balancing: One Button, One Breath”
A day in the life with Dana & Nicky.
Dove Recovery Art, Dana Overland.

Finding the Right Pace
Learning to slow down, pain & medication shortages, Nicky & the dog park.