Patience – The Struggle is Real! Practicing patience can often feel like trying to nail Jell-O to a wall. We try again and again, only to see the gelatin plop on the floor. Luckily, we are provided plenty of opportunities daily to practice. Being patient in many...
Feeling lonely in sobriety is no fun but it can be overcome with a bit of courage and action. Loneliness is a common experience in early recovery from substance abuse. When we stop using drugs or alcohol, we can end up feeling socially isolated. The friends we had...
Introduction Grieving due to loss is a universal experience we encounter at some point in our lives. However, for those in recovery from substance abuse, dealing with these emotions can be particularly challenging. Turning to substances to numb the pain of grief might...
Introduction Maintaining sobriety is a challenging journey that requires dedication, patience, and a great deal of self-control. While we know that self-control is not in itself a way for those suffering from addiction to stay sober, it plays a key role in how we...
Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeading of (attitude of shavingIntroductionUnderstanding GratitudeA Brief History of GratitudeThe Impact of GratitudeImproved Mental HealthImproved Physical HealthImproved Cognitive FunctioningImproved RelationshipsImproved Social and...
