WEHO Pride 2021 Event

Posted on June 21, 2021 by MainAdmin

Hi VNRH and friends.

2021 Pride events are taking place all month some in-person some virtual. (weho pride link below gives more detail) Continue reading →

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Ways To Stay Active This Summer

Posted on June 21, 2021 by MainAdmin

Summer is a great time to get outdoors and stay active, and for people in recovery, that fresh air and exercise can go a long way toward supporting long-term sobriety. Having a plan helps ensure you take action. Here are some tips on how to make the most of the warmth of summer and boost your overall health and wellness in the process.   Continue reading →

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The SHARE

Posted on June 7, 2021 by MainAdmin

by Paulo Murillo

BEING OF SERVICE- We asked these clean and sober individuals with various lengths of sobriety time what being of service means to them and how helping others helps them in their program of recovery. Continue reading →

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Ways To Be of Service to Others  

Posted on May 31, 2021 by MainAdmin

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Are you looking for purpose in your life? Don’t wait until you figure out what it is, or you may never find it. Doing things that help others will give purpose to your life, and more often than not, these projects will lead you to your specific purpose. You may ask, “How can I help others?” Here are some answers that we have compiled.
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5 Ways To Create Meaning in Your Life

Posted on May 24, 2021 by MainAdmin

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On social media, it sure seems like everyone has it all together, doesn’t it?

Most of them only take pictures at the few perfect times they can grab. It really isn’t that way, so don’t get to thinking their life is any better than yours.

If you feel like your life has no meaning, we have compiled a few ways to create some meaning in your life, and here they are. Continue reading →

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Can You Be Addicted to Your Phone?

Posted on May 17, 2021 by MainAdmin

What did you do just a few years ago, before you had a smartphone? You use your phone to make calls, yes, but now, you use it to text, email, IM, calculate, scan, play games, Google information, and more. Let’s explore whether you could be addicted to your smartphone and what you can do about it.  Continue reading →

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How To Celebrate Mother’s Day All Year

Posted on May 10, 2021 by MainAdmin

A mother is a precious thing. She plays many, many roles for her family in her lifetime. On Mother’s Day, we honor our mothers for all they have done for us and all the love they have shown us. We want her day to be special. This Mother’s Day, try one of these creative ways to celebrate your mother. If you have no one in your life to play this role, try doing one of these things for your favorite person. Continue reading →

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Amazing Voices in Recovery on Mother’s Day

Posted on May 9, 2021 by MainAdmin

If only your problems would stop when you discontinue consuming drugs or alcohol, but that’s not the case. The good news is, you can find continued support based on your life experiences. It’s up to you to find what best encourages you, but some podcasts might stand out more than others. If you’re not sure to which ones you should dedicate your ear, perhaps start with these five addiction recovery podcasts categorized into three groups according to how far along you are with living sober.  Continue reading →

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Caring vs. Enabling

Posted on May 3, 2021 by MainAdmin

Caregivers face many difficult decisions when caring for aging loved ones, particularly those with addictive behaviors. At some point, your desire to help may conflict with your loved ones’ desire to make their own decisions, even if those decisions pose a risk to their health. Enabling loved ones to continue in destructive addictions can have serious consequences for you both. Knowing how and when to step in could make a big difference in their recovery.   Continue reading →

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The Journey Back To Self-Respect During Sex Addiction Recovery

Posted on April 26, 2021 by MainAdmin

Curiosity and exploration with yourself or other people can help you figure out who you are. Learning what most fulfills your primal desires does not in and of itself denote a sex addiction. Knowing the difference between healthy versus unhealthy sexual expression can change your life during the recovery process.

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