Recovery

Look, we are not saying to run away from your problems, we know that doesn’t work. “Pulling a geographic” as they say. If you do find yourself making a move or starting over somewhere new in [...]

For the past 2 years, I would drive downtown every Wednesday night and open the doors for the night meeting that I chaired. I would go in, set up the chairs, get the coffee maker going, find all [...]

There is currently a strong and growing sobriety community that can be found on Instagram. The members of this community are individuals who have stopped using drugs and alcohol, changed their [...]

The Misunderstood Monster By Lilly Lentz, Sister of a Fallen Addict   Some think he was selfish, they think he got to choose. Others say the habit took over, and that his brain made him use. [...]

It’s important to understand the effects that our using has on our families. When we are in active addiction, we become so self centered that we forget about all the harm we are causing [...]

Whenever I’ve been asked to share my story at meetings, recovery centers, or  with my sponsor, my initial reaction is always mixed with both anxiety and excitement. Excitement because I know [...]

Regardless of what they tell you in rehab, there are other ways to have a well rounded, fulfilling recovery without using the 12 Steps. I personally enjoy using elements of the 12 steps but also [...]