Dealing 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 […]
View Full PostRecovering from a drug or alcohol addiction is a long process that takes time, perseverance, and a willingness to change. If you’re in recovery, you’ve already undertaken one of the biggest steps, admitting you have a problem and seeking out help. If so, then you’re well on your way towards a better and happier life. […]
View Full PostI had my first taste of alcohol when I was eight. I was at a family wedding, and my cousin and I decided it would be great fun to go around taking sips from the grown-ups’ cups as they talked or were out on the dance floor. We both got totally smashed, but so was […]
View Full PostRecovering from an addiction is a long process that requires personal changes and sacrifices to help you get to a mental state where you can stay clean or sober. However, while a good rehab facility can give you the tools to fight cravings, manage triggers, and stay away from drugs or alcohol, their long-term success […]
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