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Crush Relapse: Part 1 – Know the Signs

Crush Relapse: Part 1 – Know the Signs

Understanding Relapse in Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse is often part of the journey to recovery from substance abuse. Step 1 in the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12-Step program is a huge and often not a slam dunk. Getting to the point of admitting complete...
 Step 9: The Positive Power of Making Amends

 Step 9: The Positive Power of Making Amends

Introduction Step 9 builds on the hard work you completed on the 8th Step. Did you feel any relief getting your list made, or did you see the list and start becoming anxious about moving to Step 9? Hopefully, the effort you put into becoming willing to make amends...

Step 8 – How Becoming Willing Leads to Freedom

  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...
Patience: Your Secret Weapon in Improving Recovery

Patience: Your Secret Weapon in Improving Recovery

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...
Sober and Lonely: Find Relief through Healthy Action

Sober and Lonely: Find Relief through Healthy Action

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...