Step 8 in Alcoholics Anonymous: A Path to Healing and Accountability Welcome to Step 8! Hopefully, you got a good start on dropping the rock in Steps 6 and 7. This step marks a significant turning point in the journey toward recovery. It’s where we start to...
Table of Contents 2 3 The Power of Humility: A Guide for Sobriety & the 12 StepsWhat is Meant by Humility?The Importance of Humility in RecoveryBenefits of Humility in RecoveryHumility in the 12 Steps of Alcoholics AnonymousHow to Practice Humility in...
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...
Table of Contents 2 3 Stoicism & Sobriety: How to Cultivate Self-Control in RecoveryThe Stoic BeliefsThe Role of Self-Control in SobrietyControl What You Can ControlLiving According to NatureFocusing on the Present MomentStoic Techniques to Practice...