How to Communicate to Heal, Not Hurt Communication in addiction and its value in recovery can be overlooked and under-appreciated. “People start to heal the…
“I know who they are, and at times, I see them.” This is a familiar statement I have heard from family members about their addicted…
“Addiction does not negotiate” This is a quote from Eric Clapton, and it couldn’t be more true! It’s amazing how many addicts, alcoholics, whatever terminology…
I am married to an addict in recovery. A recovery warrior. Here is a little piece, a little glimpse of what marriage looks like while…
…people die in recovery again and again because the identity was more important to them than the act of recovery was. In our addiction we…
After watching Intervention, we want to consider what addiction looks like from the inside. Why can’t an addicted person just simply stop using? I am…
What Is the Difference Between Being Sober and Being in Recovery ? I work at an addiction treatment centre, often referred to as “rehab.” Every…
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or a mental health disorder, recovery is a really important concept. Simply put, “recovery” is…
One of the more challenging aspects of addiction is the addicted persons perceived understanding of how others perceive them. Shame often accompanies addiction…maybe more than…
No bars, no using friends, no passing the liquor store on the way to work and home, meals being cooked and served to you, cleaning…