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Avoiding Complacency
We are taught in recovery that it is dangerous to believe what we did yesterday will be enough to keep […]
Choosing Joy: Tips to Achieve Happiness
Happiness can feel elusive, determined by what’s happening (or not happening) right now. Joy, on the other hand, is a […]
Tossing Negativity Into the Fire
Every one of us goes through times where we feel bogged down by negative emotions, triggered by traumatic or stressful […]
Keeping Love Alive: Navigating Valentine’s Day in Recovery
Around this time of year, love is in the air and people everywhere are ready to celebrate that love with […]
Staying on the Lookout for Relapse Triggers
Protecting your recovery at all costs must be emphasized at all stages of recovery. Relapse starts well before a person […]
Overcoming Communication Challenges in Addiction
Why can’t they hear anything I say? How to overcome the challenges of communicating with a loved one struggling with […]
Enabling VS. Caregiving
Enabling and caregiving both involve a strong desire to love, help and nurture another person. These desires are amplified, often […]
Why You Should Be Keeping a Recovery Journal
Early recovery is often described as an emotional rollercoaster ride. Elation and relief can quickly turn into anger or shame […]
5 Tips for Effective Holiday Self-care
The countdown to the holidays is on! For many, holidays mean delightful aromas, twinkling lights and celebrations with friends and […]
Holiday Hang-ups: Avoiding Common Triggers
In recent years, connecting and spending quality time with those we love has been increasingly difficult due to the […]