They may sound like the stuff of fantasy, but spiritual awakenings are a real and powerful phenomenon. Spirituality can enrich your life, change how you approach the world, and help to resolve past issues. It’s not always easy to find, but anyone can seek out this tool to improve their life. What is a spiritual […]
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Gratitude is essential in any area of life, but it is especially crucial in recovery. When we are grateful for the good things that happen to us, we are reminded that there is hope and possibility in the world. We are also more likely to take action and make positive life changes. Here, we will
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Facing any type of long-term health condition is overwhelming. When you first started drinking or using drugs, you might have felt like you were just doing some temporary partying and making the most of your younger years. Or, you may have decided that day drinking would get you through the worst part of the pandemic
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The importance of a recovering addict’s support system comprised of close family members, friends, and other associations is sometimes overlooked. However, no one person often proves as crucial as the former dependent’s sponsor. This individual has fought the same wars and understands the newly sober person’s feelings and emotions like few others can. However, situations
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During recovery, you acquire so many skills, like how to ask for help and how to set healthy boundaries. You learn these skills in the context of you fighting your addiction. What if we can use some of those same skills in our relationships with our families? It’s a tricky question because we have to
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Recovery skills are pretty helpful in managing one’s time, relationships, and finances. But what about applying those same skills to life with family? While it may be tempting to get over-involved with the drama of your relatives’ lives — that is a sure-fire recipe for triggering old patterns and adding fuel to the fire —
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Recovery is a difficult process that can be even more challenging if you feel alone. There are many different types of recovery methods, and you might find yourself wondering which of these is for you. It can be difficult to know what type of support is right for you, so this blog post will go
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One of the most common struggles people face during recovery is feeling stuck in the process. We may seem to be changing as we go on, but we sometimes feel as if progress is only temporary and ends quickly. Part of this feeling is because addiction changes a person’s brain, and their thinking can change
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You may have heard that addiction is a disease, and you may also know that most people don’t choose to become addicts. They start using a substance because they like the way it makes them feel. The next thing they know, they’re addicted to it, and their life is out of control. While it’s true
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As your addiction treatment nears its end, you’ll have to decide between returning home or staying in a sober living facility. After working so hard for your recovery, the thought of confronting old environments, triggers, and temptations can be scary. The good news is that you don’t have to. With the right post-treatment living plan,
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