The key to maintaining a life in recovery is a combination of self-care and self-awareness. By taking care of ourselves and recognizing certain signs, we can prevent...
The “What If’s”
The pain of being a loved one of someone who is struggling with addiction is real! As our hearts get broken over and over again, our mind often flashes back to the...
Hope vs Disappointment
Loving a person enslaved by addiction often feels like a never-ending emotional rollercoaster. Hope constantly fights against disappointment. Individuals who love...
Tension in Addiction
The world is full of opposing forces, tensions. They are at work in each and every life. Life's pressures push and pull all of us. But those in active addiction often...
Pick your neighbors
Research proves that successful recovery achieved more often when someone becomes a part of a community of like-minded people. A group where sobriety is modeled and...
What are the Three C’s of Addiction Recovery
The Three Cs of Addiction Recovery To live a life free from the pain and suffering of addiction is the hope that keeps us all open to changing and growing. Addiction...
Connection vs Addiction
The human connection is one of the most powerful forces on earth. Addiction works to contaminate and pervert the meaningful relationships we have with loved ones. To...
Don’t Entertain Enemies
Ask most people in recovery what their number one battle is, and they'll tell you: “Don't entertain thoughts that are enemies to the new life you desire.” So when it...
Recovery Yes’s and No’s
Sometimes I feel like if I say No one more time I will die, but I now know this to be a lie. It’s like we have a limited amount of No’s each day and sometimes we run...
The Power of a Mental Reflection
Time for Reflection is Critical to Recovery Consider the experience of hitting the "pause button" for a short period of time during your day. Pausing to reflect on why...