Recovery from addiction or alcoholism is filled with pivotal conversations – whether it’s opening up to a sponsor, making amends with a loved one, or even just asserting your own needs. It’s really difficult to find the right words in those important moments. I often leave a conversation kicking myself over everything I should have … Read more
“Abilities wither under faultfinding, blossom with encouragement.” – Donald A. Laird The road to recovery, whether from addiction, physical injury, or mental health struggles, is often a long and winding journey. It is a path filled with challenges and setbacks, which can leave individuals feeling disheartened and overwhelmed. In these moments, it’s crucial to remember … Read more
In recent years, telehealth has emerged as a popular mode of healthcare delivery, especially for mental health services. Telehealth refers to the provision of healthcare services through electronic communication technologies such as video conferencing, phone calls, and messaging platforms. Telehealth has revolutionized the way mental health services are delivered, making them more accessible, affordable, and … Read more
Abstaining from alcohol and other drugs can have numerous benefits, particularly for individuals with a history of alcohol or drug-related troubles. This article will discuss why abstinence can be an effective strategy for people struggling with addiction or other substance use disorders. Abstaining from alcohol and drugs can help individuals break the cycle of addiction. … Read more
The idea of “twenty-four-hour living” applies primarily to the emotional life of the individual. Emotionally speaking, we must not live in yesterday, nor in tomorrow. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 284 I believe Bill was sober ten years or more when he discovered a process he titled “Emotional Sobriety.” When I first heard about the … Read more
We must all hang together or we will hang separately. —Ben Franklin Recovery begins with “you.” But recovery is sustained by “We!” Quite simply, we do not get through life let alone recovery alone. Many of us on our journey have this irrational idea that being “left alone” and even deeper being alone on an … Read more
“You can’t always see the top of the staircase so just look for the first step.” -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Overcoming addiction (alcoholism) is simple, but not easy. Most people have a fear of labeling themselves or being labeled an addict or alcoholic. It is a natural response, we are losing what we believe … Read more
“Say yes to everything” Seth Godin Early on in my recovery journey, I was told to never turn down an opportunity to speak, take a commitment, or help another person in their recovery journey. I have followed that advice with two caveats. If speaking or that commitment would override a more important commitment I previously … Read more
It means really leaving the problem in God’s hands and not reaching out and taking the problem back to ourselves. Second, having given our drink problem to God, we must cooperate with Him by doing something about it ourselves. Am I doing these two things? Twenty-Four Hours a Day by Hazelden Foundation Over the years … Read more