People often say, “I’m not religious, but I feel that I am spiritual.” Although the two concepts may seem similar, they have several differences. Reliance on a greater power can be beneficial for recovery. However, individuals who don’t necessarily ascribe to a particular religious philosophy can still tap into their spiritual natures to derive support and encouragement from a broader range of spiritual ideals. Continue reading
Sobriety and the journey to attain it is one of the hardest things some people will ever deal with. It is a daily struggle, and even after you are clean, you may still struggle with trying to stay clean and finding people that will help support your journey further. Continue reading
Addiction is something that millions of people struggle with every single day. They work to get clean for their families, their friends, and themselves. The journey to sobriety can often be incredibly taxing and anxiety-inducing. There are ways that professionals can help to buffer this and help support the journey with the help of anxiety medication if really needed. Continue reading
It’s not always easy to reflect on your life and feel grateful for everything that has happened to you. There are countless highs and lows, and sometimes the lows feel almost impossible to get through. Continue reading
Father’s Day can be tricky. Some dads can be awkward about receiving attention and gifts. While others are not living, and it triggers grief and or loss of loving memories and special times. Some dads have had little or nothing to do with raising their kids, and the relationship is not as strong as it could be. Some dads are heroes and forever live in the hearts of their children with loving gratitude. Whatever your situation is, time and recovery changes things and celebrating dad is different for everyone. Here are some Father’s Day ideas: Continue reading
The sun is finally out after a long and dreary winter, and you are ready to have your first sober summer. Summer can be a time filled with temptations to relapse due to invitations to barbecues and opportunities to lie on the beach with a mojito in hand. However, it is possible to keep you and your recovery safe with five easy tips. Continue reading
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To many people, Memorial Day is the official kickoff to summer. A weekend filled with BBQs, beach excursions, camping, graduations, and even 12-step conventions. It’s easy to get caught up in a three-day weekend and lose sight of the true meaning of this day. Continue reading
When you’re at one of your lowest points, either emotionally, spiritually, physically, or all three, it can be hard to imagine helping anyone other than yourself. In a lot of ways, this makes sense; when we’re hurt, we tend to think only about how we can stop ourselves from hurting. Thinking about helping others can get dropped to the bottom of a priority list.
As a person in recovery, you will learn about the importance of finding a sponsor that will guide you through the twelve steps. When you go to meetings in the community for peer support, you will meet others who are further along in their recovery. Many will volunteer to be a sponsor, and it’s important to find a sponsor that you want to work with. Continue reading
