As you align in your recovery program, your spiritual principles are meant to mold you into a selfless version of yourself. You were taught to give to others, and during the process, you may give everything you got without leaving anything for yourself. Self-care is imperative for this reason and can make you stronger in […]
Category Archives: Recovery
Most of us want what we cannot have and think the grass is greener on the other side. Such is the case with being single in recovery. After the hell of isolation during addiction, you may find yourself yearning to be in a committed relationship for the companionship and the intimacy that you desire. Getting […]
The only thing you have to change in recovery is everything. All the changes that you will have to make will create growing pains and uncertainty, making you wonder if you are doing the right thing. If you are staying sober, you are making the right choice. Seeing how your recovery will pan out for […]
One thing that may have thrown you for a loop is how the chaos continues to find you now that you are sober from drugs and alcohol. You believe that drugs and alcohol were the problems. Now that you are sober, you may still find that you are chasing the chaos that you have tried […]
You have repeatedly been told that you must live in the present moment, one day at a time, to avoid getting ahead of yourself. What you have to consider is that you still need to prepare for your future recovery. You have to choose not to pick up a drink or drug 24 hours a […]
Have you ever heard the phrase terminal uniqueness? If you have, you know that it’s not a term of endearment, but really gives the impression of entitlement. Terminal uniqueness happens to many who are recovering from drugs and alcohol because they believe they are above the law, and the rules that are for everyone do […]
With all the turmoil that the world has had to endure this year, the one thing that seems to be lacking is having compassion for one another. Trying to find acceptance with someone who has different opinions and possibly conflicting values, can be difficult to generate. The truth is that everyone is someone’s daughter or […]
Getting sober can create many exciting opportunities, but there will be those days when you will not be feeling it. Life on life’s terms still occurs even when you believe that when you stop drinking or using drugs, everything will automatically be much better. Staying sober means that you have to make the most of […]
In between cleaning up your consequences, working your program, showing up for your job, taking care of your family, managing a place to live, paying your bills, and self-care, the list goes on to make you wonder how you will ever find the time to heal. Recovery is meant as a gateway to improve, rehabilitate, […]
A jarring aspect of recovery meetings is getting called on to share, especially if you are new. Talking about your awkward feelings and the adverse situations that happened while you were under the influence of mind-altering substances is not easy. Vulnerability is the name of the game in recovery, which does not come easily for […]