Do yourself a favor and read the story of the jaywalker in the book, Alcoholics Anonymous, on pages 37-38. Whether you are suffering from addiction or supporting someone with an addiction, the jaywalker’s story gives a realistic depiction of what addictive behaviors entail. Sure, the description of the jaywalker may seem silly. However, if you […]
Author Archives: Drew Powell
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Jun
Jun
Once you get out of rehab or put some sober days together, you may believe that life will quickly resume once again with your family. While this may be true for some families, other families may have a harder road to travel when it comes to healing relationships. During the throes of your addiction, you […]
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Jun
Jun
Summertime is a time to let loose, relax, and vacation. With the sun out and beautiful weather, you may find yourself ready to enjoy all that the summer has to offer. Typically, you have found yourself with a drink in your hand and drugs in your pocket, but this summer, you are doing something different. […]
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Jun
Jun
In recovery, you are taught that your sobriety has to be a part of every aspect of your life. Without putting your recovery first, you can risk a relapse when you least expect it. As you start mentally going through all the different areas of your life, you begin to cringe when you think about […]
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Jun
Jun
Many people in recovery have no idea what they like to do anymore now that they are sober. Since drinking alcohol and using drugs became their number one activity, they lost interest in everything else worthwhile to them. Drugs and alcohol change the chemistry in the brain, which also changes how an individual perceives life […]
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Jun
Jun
As you start attending 12-Step meetings, you realize that there is more to the meetings than just showing up. People are there to set up chairs, make coffee, and take on other responsibilities that keep the meeting afloat. You may feel like you are not qualified or ready to take on any of these commitments, […]
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Jun
Jun
Now that you have made it through your Fourth and Fifth Steps in your recovery program, you need to take a look at your progress and see if you are ready to move onto Step Six. By asking yourself a few questions, you can ponder if you are indeed prepared. Ask yourself if you have […]
Recovery, sobriety
How Do I Stay Sober on Father’s Day When My Kids Don’t Want Anything to Do with Me?
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Jun
Jun
As Father’s Day approaches this year, you may be wondering how you will stay sober with all the stress you are experiencing. Once sober, you may have expected a different outcome regarding your kids. Logically, you knew that becoming sober would not take away all the pain and suffering that was caused by your drug […]
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Jun
Jun
As your wedding gets closer, you may get anxious thinking about getting married without drugs and alcohol being part of the mix. Whether you are the bride or the groom, having cold feet is part of the normal process of getting married. You are starting a new chapter in your life that changes everything, even […]
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May
May
Besides not wanting to go, the number one reason parents turn down the offer to attend rehab is because they cannot fathom leaving their children behind. They find themselves fighting the solution for their addiction because, understandably, they want to stay and take care of their children. The thought of having someone else raise their […]
