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October 20, 2026
Halloween is here! What better time to take a look at the ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and skeletons we hide? I know. No one wants to discuss their deepest, darkest secrets. We put them away long ago, locked the door, and hoped no one would ever discover the terrible things we’ve said, done, or experienced. But […]
October 12, 2026
There’s a familiar expression often heard when building a new life in recovery: You have to change your people, places, and things. It’s advice that’s been shared for generations, and for good reason. Our relationships, environments, and daily routines influence our behaviors. If we’re serious about recovery, we need to take an honest look at […]
September 14, 2026
Making room to show up for others does not require that you alter your life significantly. It doesn’t mean you need to make the difficulties that others face your full-time commitment. It will not mean answering every call, solving every problem, or reorganizing your entire life around another person’s needs. Sometimes, support is much simpler […]
August 24, 2026
Building self-trust in recovery starts with something remarkably simple: keeping your word to yourself. Most of us spend a good portion of our lives trying to align our actions and words with the outcomes we desire. We prepare for important conversations, practice our responses to questions, and learn about the people we’ll encounter. We do […]
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 […]
