Most 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 PostThe guilt was eating me up. I had gotten high again. It had been an incredibly long day preceeded by an even longer week. I had done everything everyone had expected me to do, my boss, my co-workers, my family, my church. Why did it have to be such a bad thing to do something […]
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 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 PostI have fibromyalgia, and I had been addicted to Fentanyl for eight years. I can’t work so I would get my prescriptions from various doctors doing their residency at a local clinic that accepts Medicaid patients. I would see a new doctor every two to three years. I was on my fifth doctor when the […]
View Full PostI thought I knew it all after I got sober. I had gone through 90 days of rehab and spent the next three months after that going to 12-step meetings at least three days per week. I was feeling pretty good about myself, so good that I didn’t see the signs that my success was […]
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. […]
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