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My 12 Step Store Hosts Book Signing in West Hollywood

We are pleased to have you join us for our first book singing of the summer. Our half indoor, half outdoor book signing is a lovely way to start the summer right with joyful recovery.

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Is Your Recovery Ready for Summer?

It’s time to enjoy some fun in the sun! That means plenty of outdoor picnics and pool parties. While this all sounds like innocent fun (and it should be), the fact is that summertime get-togethers can often test your recovery. … Continue reading

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Helping Others and Being of Service

When you are in recovery from addiction, giving back in your community and helping others can be great for your healing process. Practical experience has shown that nothing will so much insure success with addiction as intensive work with other … Continue reading

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Tips 2 Think Positive

When you are in recovery, you take things one day at a time. When you wake up, you must think that today is going to be a good day. But in addition to just thinking it, there are steps and … Continue reading

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No Dating in Early Recovery

We invited one of our readers to share his personal experience on dating in early recovery, and here’s what he has to say.

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Fun Ways to Truly Make Mom Feel Special This Mother’s Day

First let’s share a few special traits children say about Mom’s; A mom will always be there for her children, even when they are grown, thinks about her children long after they have “flown the nest”, supports her children’s dreams, … Continue reading

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Tips for Dating in Recovery

Dating, in general, can be challenging. But if you are in recovery, it adds a new twist to things. The relationships you maintain with others need to be healthy to help you on your path of sober living. Before you … Continue reading

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TV Shows About Addiction

Recovering from addiction isn’t always about avoiding triggers. Sometimes exploring your addiction, the reasons behind it, and the struggles of others can help. Television shows provide a safe way to explore your emotions while you keep sober.

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Amazing Recipes to Support Your Recovery

In many ways, recovery is about taking care of yourself. Not only in terms of avoiding your addiction but also in terms of eating healthy, drinking water, sleeping well, and exercising. The more you take care of yourself, the easier you will … Continue reading

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Fun Easter Facts

In 12-step recovery we claim spiritual progress rather than spiritual perfection. Recovery is a three-stage process. Physical well-being returns. Then the mental portion begins to clear up. And finally, the spiritual aspect of our lives returns. This takes time and … Continue reading

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