You come into a recovery program and all you hear about is unity which blows your mind. How do so many people who battle addiction come together for the sake of sobriety? During your addiction, you probably could not imagine getting sober and now that you are, you could not imagine going back to your […]
Category Archives: Recovery
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Nov
Nov
Someone cuts you off on the road and what do you do? Do you chase after them and proceed to get revenge by cutting them off? Do you flip them off or do you consider that they just might be having a bad day and write it off? Road rage is a serious problem that […]
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Nov
Nov
Every person who comes into recovery is at one time a newcomer. They are new to the program and to all of the support the program offers. One of the best things to happen in recovery is gaining allies to help the newcomer learn they are not alone especially since recovery is based on unity […]
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Nov
Nov
Thanksgiving can be a difficult time for someone who suffers from an eating disorder. Even if you are recovering from an eating disorder, being around food and family can be an uncomfortable trigger during a holiday that is meant to be all about gratitude. Before you decide to bow out of Thanksgiving altogether, just know […]
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Nov
Nov
Thanksgiving is the time of the year which dictates that the end of the year is upon us. The holidays are often a time of joy and merriment with loved ones that creates memories for a lifetime. Other times the holidays can be a source of sadness and loneliness if someone who is in the […]
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Nov
Nov
Getting sober and staying sober can be a very difficult process to endure. There are many moving targets to hit in order to keep from relapsing because you may think you can stay sober on your own which is the most difficult way to achieve sobriety. Someone who is dealing with an addiction has an […]
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Oct
Oct
Getting rid of the things that no longer bring you joy by either dropping them off at a consignment store or posting them on the Offer Up app to make some quick cash is all the rage. Part of the process is purging your junk so that you can have a real appreciation for your […]
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Oct
Oct
Meetings for a 12-Step program are one of the keys to getting connected in your sobriety. Other people who are also trying to stay sober come to these meetings to get the tools and the solution that they need to better understand their addiction while learning what they need to do to recover from it. […]
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Oct
Oct
We have all been at a meeting and heard Oldtimers talk about “Stinking Thinking” and all thought how corny the rhyme sounded. In all actuality though, when you really sit and ponder on the idea of your own “Stinking Thinking,” you probably could conclude that these Oldtimers are onto something pretty profound. If you were […]
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Sep
Sep
As people go through life, they are inundated with thousands of decisions that come their way. Some involve ones that come naturally like waking up, finding something to eat, and going to work. Other decisions need more conclusive attention to understand the best option for them and choosing the right decision, especially in sobriety, can […]
