When venturing back out into the realm of romance it is easy to become overwhelmed by the power of emotion. If you are not on the alert, unhealthy past relating habits may creep in to infect a new sober relationship. One of the more effective ways to protect your recovery when becoming romantically involved is […]
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How Can I Protect My Own Recovery if a Friend Relapses?
The friendships that are made in treatment and recovery become a significant source of support on your recovery journey. Together, sober friends hold each other accountable and cheer each other on. These key friendships become a powerful component of your sobriety support network. When one of these friends suffers a relapse it can feel truly […]
How to Handle Toxic Relationships in Recovery
Substance use and toxic relationships often exist side by side. Perhaps these relationships involve an enabling family member, an abusive spouse, or a substance-using acquaintance. Each of these types of toxic relationships represents a direct threat to sobriety. Identifying which relationships in your life happen to be toxic should be among the first steps taken […]
How To Set Boundaries in Recovery
If you are in the process of rebuilding your life in recovery you already know how important it is to clean up the areas that were affected by your substance use. Whether it is restoring your health or resurrecting a career, there is plenty of work to be done. One of the areas that may […]
Is Codependency Affecting Your Loved One?
Codependency crosses that fine line between wanting to offer love and support to a loved one and becoming a preoccupied and controlling force in their life. For many with a loved one battling substance use, the instinctive desire to try to save them from the devastating effects of the disease is understandable. However, the enabling […]
How Do I Let Go of This Harmful Relationship?
The recovery process opens our eyes to necessary and painful transformations that need to take place. We may find ourselves addressing and modifying our behaviors, our lifestyle, and who we associate with, as we let go of addictive substances and heal from destructive patterns. In addition to these changes, it may become clear that we […]