The Twelve Step program came out of a movement that was attempting to save the world by establishing universal peace. Our purpose is scaled down to helping the person who still suffers. We don’t really know the route to world peace, but we have learned that we must be at peace with ourselves and others …
Being an adult child of an alcoholic, wounds from my childhood still stalk me. I’ve identified the five most painful issues I’m currently facing. and I’m using the following tools to heal. 1 – Secrecy (Don’t Tell Anyone I’m The Child Of An Alcoholic) The Effect: I was 38 years old before I ever told anyone …
Don’t Let Stigma Keep You Silent It’s unfortunate, but there’s no denying that alcoholism comes loaded with stigma. Stigma triggers shame and shame leads to silence. And silence keeps us trapped in our darkest secrets. If you find yourself buckling under the weight of stigma or the fear of what people may think about you …
Dangers of Quitting drugs or alcohol on your own In some cases, addressing addiction via self-help resources is not advised. Recovery involves many aspects, including detox, therapy and aftercare. In certain situations, going about it solo can lead to failure or other dangerous consequences. With certain drugs or even prolonged alcohol use, detoxing at home …
Unfortunately, methamphetamine addiction among women is becoming much more common. Perhaps you’re a woman who has been using this dangerous drug yourself. There are many reasons why you might feel that it helps you, or that you need it. However, there is probably so much that you don’t know about it. Meth is one of …
Here’s a quote by author John Holt: “The true test of intelligence is not how much we know how to do, but how do we behave when we don’t know what to do.” What if our capability is determined not so much by what we know, what we’ve mastered, but by what we do at …
There are many support structures for people in recovery. We suggest that the best way to start a day is by reading approved recovery literature. It’s a lovely way to set the intention for the day ahead. Here are some of the day’s readings which explore daily challenges. There are five suggested “Pillars” which help …
