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August 13, 2026
Rebuilding trust in recovery can be difficult. In fact, repairing damaged relationships may be one of the hardest parts of rebuilding your life. Most people in recovery have relationships that appear irreparably broken. Even those who claim to have no such relationships are likely to uncover a few as they navigate their path. If you […]
August 1, 2026
Last weekend, I went to the movies expecting nothing more than three hours of entertainment. The movie was The Odyssey, and I had prepared myself. I packed my dinner in my backpack, walked to the snack counter and picked up my $11 soda (which I considered the price of admission for being allowed to eat […]
July 26, 2026
Anyone seeking courage in recovery should spend a few minutes reading Teddy Roosevelt’s “The Man in the Arena.” It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is […]
July 15, 2026
Introduction What Is The Difference Between Sobriety And Recovery? People often use the terms sobriety and recovery interchangeably, but they are not necessarily the same thing. Sobriety is the decision to stop using alcohol or drugs. It is defined by the rules of the game. You get sober by adhering to the requirements that define […]
July 8, 2026
You can still go to social events in recovery. You can go to parties, the happy hours, the office events, and the beach vacations. You can still go to all of it. You just need a plan! You need a plan that provides direction and support when you need it. Socializing in recovery is not […]
June 24, 2026
Recovery motivation is one of the first things I explore with anyone who approaches me for help getting and staying sober. The first question I ask is simple: “Why do you want to do this?” If you’re looking for ideas, Valley Health has published a list of common reasons people choose sobriety. Most people focus […]
June 11, 2026
How mentors, coaches, parents, sponsors, and trusted guides help create options that leave room for recovery when mistakes occur A Season Of Opportunity Helping young adults navigate the transition to adulthood is one of the most important responsibilities facing parents, mentors, coaches, sponsors, and trusted guides. It’s graduation season. A time that offers young people […]
June 3, 2026
Recovery Begins With a Decision Most people who struggle with addiction have made the decision to quit at least once. Many have decided several times. People enter recovery hoping to improve their lives. Each person has his or her own goals when starting out. Some want to use less. Some want to stop using temporarily. […]
May 20, 2026
Most people understand that addiction is destructive, but many struggle to understand why recovery is rarely a straight line. It is common knowledge that addiction damages health, relationships, finances, careers, families, and often a person’s sense of self. Addiction does not discriminate. What many people struggle to understand is why someone continues drinking when the […]
May 8, 2026
May is here, and with it comes the promise of warmer weather, summer, flowers, horse racing, and Mother’s Day gratitude. Flowers are abundant in May — azaleas blooming in front yards, horses chasing roses, black-eyed Susans, white carnations, and bouquets delivered to celebrate moms everywhere. A universal symbol of beauty, hope, and gratitude, flowers have […]
