Forgiving an Alcoholic
You cannot have healing without forgiveness. This is especially true in the addiction recovery process. For the recovering alcoholic, for example, the big challenge is self-forgiveness. That is just part...
Forgiving Yourself
Forgiveness is a key part of addiction recovery—and often it is forgiving yourself that proves the most difficult. It is common to feel remorse over things you may have done...
John
They say this is a family disease. My daughter arrived here 4 years ago. And today she has a life beyond her wildest dreams!
Matthew
I got my parent’s respect back, my friends back and my job but most importantly I got my relationship with God. That helps me stay sober and clean.
You’re Not Alone in Addiction Recovery
Addiction can seem isolating—and the recovery process can sometimes feel lonely. There will be days where you feel like there’s nobody else in the world who really understands what you...
National Prevention Week is Here
You may not know it, but National Prevention Week is here—a time to encourage one another to stand strong in our commitment against substance use. This is a tall order:...
How Faith Contributes to the Recovery Process
While not everyone who enters recovery embraces a life of faith, it almost goes without saying that faith and recovery have long been connected. If you need any evidence of...
Creating Positive Mental Health Habits
Did you know that May is National Mental Health Month? Of course, mental well-being is always something to be prized and pursued, but this is an especially good time to...
The Disease of Addiction
Addiction is a disease. A disease that centers in the mind. Addicts, often times try to heal themselves with knowledge. Gaining more knowledge about the disease of addiction is helpful but...
Just One Drink: The Daily Lie
How many times have you told yourself this simple lie? If you are a real alcoholic like me, you have probably said this to yourself so many times you can’t...