It’s important that we come together and care for each other during these times, and that means more than following along with the suggestion to social distance and shelter in place. As people, pairs, and families we must be sure to take care of more than just our immune systems, so we come out healthy […]
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The Self-Advocate: Fighting for Your Right to Help Choose Your Care
In treatment and in a practice of recovery, we are able to heal from our substance use disorder; but our bodies and minds are still subject to other issues. While the medical and psychiatric worlds grow more informed about the nature of substance use and how it relates to other illnesses, it can still be […]
When the Easter Bunny Brings More Than Chocolate: Surviving the Holidays Easter Edition
There is no shortage of advice on how to deal with the emotions that come along with the family gathering together for holidays. Some holidays require help to navigate the stress, traveling, and personalities; and others require advice on how to abstain when drinking is a part of the celebration. The family dynamic is unique […]
Mom, Dad…I Believe in God: Talking to Your Loved Ones About Spirituality
It doesn’t seem like the kind of sentence we would struggle to say to our loved ones, but as we approach a largely religious holiday in April, it’s a subject that might come up in discussion. For many, the family has endured an incredibly tumultuous ride while we struggled with and ultimately sought recovery from […]
Why Did I Just Volunteer for That? – When Recovery Related Commitments Become a Source of Stress
“Selfishness and self-centeredness! That, we think, is the root of our troubles,” states the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, as it details out the problem before suggesting a solution to the plight of the person affected by a substance use disorder. In recovery, we learn that while the immediate problem seems to be the action […]
Grieving Sober
Grief is one of the most unique and challenging things in any human experience. It’s often associated with the loss of a loved one or someone close to us, but it can also be experienced during any major life shift, such as the loss of a job or the end of a relationship. Within grief, […]