Whether you’re spending time with family or on your own, the holidays can be daunting for anyone in recovery. On top of the normal cravings experienced by recovering addicts, you’ll have to face the added pressure of the idyllic family life, of almost everyone drinking, and endless parties which you likely can’t attend. All of […]
View Full PostMost of the time, holidays like Thanksgiving are painted as idyllic and warm. Families on television might fight and laugh for comedic effect, but they always make up, and by the time dinner is on the table, everyone is full of laughter and smiles. Unfortunately, real life doesn’t always work out that way. You can’t […]
View Full PostFor those who have already fought addiction and achieved sobriety, college can present a new set of challenges and temptations. Staying sober in a college setting is doable, though. With the right mindset, support groups and goals, you can maintain your sobriety and have a full college experience. Staying Sober On Campus (& Off) Eighty […]
View Full PostDealing With Emotions During Recovery Emotions, especially strong and unpleasant ones like grief, guilt, shame, and anger, are difficult to deal with for most of us. For a person in recovery, it can be even harder to cope with emotions of any kind. While there are numerous reasons and motivations behind addiction, many people with […]
View Full PostI got sober for one reason, and one reason only – to get my kid back. Having the most important person in my life be my recovery focus is what got me through the process. I currently have shared custody with my ex. Happily ever after, right? Well, not exactly. While I was and am […]
View Full PostThe Serenity Prayer is a prayer that has become common knowledge through its use by Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step programs, as well as in popular media. Today, the prayer is utilized as a catch-all saying, but is heavily used by 12-step and other recovery groups to incentivize personal responsibility and calm in the face […]
View Full PostGetting clean or sober through either a recovery program, recovery high school, or other means can help you to get your life back. However, as a young adult, the prospect of staying sober all summer, while your peers are often going out partying, where alcohol might be available, can be daunting. However, there are plenty […]
View Full PostMost people think of the 4th of July and they think of barbeques, parties, and of course, alcohol. As a recovering alcoholic, the heady combination of a festive mood and a plethora of alcoholic beverages can make it difficult to abstain, especially under the weight of social expectations. If you want to maintain your sobriety, […]
View Full PostI ran into an old friend recently. Yes, she was a former drinking buddy of mine, but we go back a lot further than that. We were best friends since 6th grade, so I rationalized that we had more common ground than just alcohol. Feeling confident in my sobriety, I agreed to a lunch date […]
View Full Post2015 was the worst year of my life. Just three days into the new year, I awoke to find my husband of 27 years had passed in his sleep. He was only 51 years old. I had battled for eight years to take care of him and myself, since we both had a long list […]
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