The 7 Most Surprising Things about Being Young in Recovery
Recovery is no longer limited to an older crowd, and actually has had a growing young community for decades. Most young people who are addicts and alcoholics that are early in recovery usually do not know what to expect out of joining this community, and there are plenty of surprises in sobriety that you . . . . Continue Reading
What is ‘Terminal Uniqueness’ and How Can I Know If I Have It?
What is Terminal Uniqueness? As someone recovering from substance abuse and addiction, I can say that I personally have dealt with periods of what is called ‘Terminal Uniqueness’ (also referred to as personal exceptionalism). This is the false belief that the situation an addict or alcoholic is facing is unlike anything other addicts or alcoholics . . . . Continue Reading
Creating Healthy Boundaries vs. Being Selfish: 5 Ways to Know the Difference
Being selfish is one of the things we as addicts and alcoholics are best at. We like to think of ourselves in almost every aspect and justify it in any way we can. It can be positive or negative, and we can even convince ourselves we are being humble or helpful but in many . . . . Continue Reading
“Why don’t they like me?”- 7 Signs You’re a People Pleaser
The subject of being a ‘people pleaser’ is one that hits home for me. I never even considered myself a ‘people pleaser’ until I had actually been called out by another person in recovery who was identifying character defects we shared. At that moment I felt the urge to disagree, but just smiled . . . . Continue Reading
Snitches Get Stitches: Why you shouldn’t keep negative contracts
In treatment, I was rooming with a guy through detox and the inpatient residential program. He ended up getting together with another patient who worked up a plan to sneak drugs into the facility. I had no idea until it was too late, and that night a hand full of people were discharged for being . . . . Continue Reading
The 5 Most Important Things to Look For in a Sponsor
It is said that there is nothing that will ensure immunity from addiction more than intensive work with another addict or alcoholic. The ability for an individual to identify with our struggles, and relate their experience and recovery to our obstacles gives power to the concept of sponsorship. It is important to remember the primary . . . . Continue Reading
7 Things You THOUGHT You Did Better While Drunk
Is anything really better when you use a drink to take the edge off? We addicts and alcoholics seem to think while sober we lack some much needed ingredient to successfully perform just about anything sometimes. However, if we just add a little bit of this then we can definitely do that! Regardless of whatever . . . . Continue Reading
8 Things I Learned From Quitting Methadone
I was a patient of a methadone program for only 8 months but, it left a lasting effect on me. I don’t necessarily regret having gone through what I did; it makes for a powerful story to share and has shaped who I am today. My only regret was not informing myself before deciding to . . . . Continue Reading
Substance Abuse Treatment for Women in Lantana, FL
When you have come to the realization or accepted that you have a substance abuse problem and may want to pursue help, one of the best places for a woman to go is Substance Abuse Treatment for Women in Lantana, FL. They offer detoxification, therapy and get you started on your journey in sobriety and . . . . Continue Reading
How You Think You Look When You’re Using vs. How You REALLY Look
As women, when we are drinking or getting high we seem to be a little bit delusional in what we think we look like. When I was in my active addiction, I thought I looked so good and had my s*** together all the time. That was definitely not the case. I’ve thought of how . . . . Continue Reading