The discourse in your head is probably rated R for reprehensible. You talk to yourself worse than you would ever allow anyone else to talk to your loved one or even yourself. The dialogue in your head is really negative, which ironically leaves you feeling like it will be impossible to change your thoughts. Remembering […]
Category Archives: sobriety
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Jun
Jun
Loneliness tends to become a regular part of addiction. Rather than cultivate new relationships or nurture old ones, you may find yourself pursuing a relationship with drugs and alcohol. The addictive nature of drugs and alcohol strips you of your desire to connect with others. When you finally sober up, it is no wonder that […]
16
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. […]
12
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 […]
05
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?
04
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 […]
20
May
May
Steps One through Four are definitely rigorous, but for these steps to continue to bless your life, you must become rigorously honest in Step Five before moving on. The 12-Steps are in order for a reason. The first steps build the foundation of your recovery and the Fifth Step begins the process to make it […]
15
May
May
Coming into recovery can be unappealing and awkward from the start. Being around strangers who you think might not understand what you are going through is difficult, to say the least. You did not get to the point of needing help for recovery because you knew what to do. Getting help to quit using is […]
05
May
May
Now that March and April have been canceled due to a global pandemic of the novel coronavirus, ironically the next holiday in May, Cinco de Mayo is often sponsored by the beer, Corona. Since May 5th is often associated with Mexican food, tequila, beer, and drugs, you need to know that this is just another […]
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Apr
Apr
If you have ever attended a 12-Step meeting, you may hear the words “Higher Power” or “spiritual experience” and wonder what the big deal is. Listening to others talk about these things may cause you to experience confusion, worry, or inhibition. You may be unsure whether you even have a Higher Power or if a […]
