Articles from different personal perspectives on recovery.
Two years ago I made a decision to leave my husband. I had no idea that this decision would bring on such profound distress in my life. I had no idea that I would be overcomed by the devastating inevitability that my happily ever after was ending, I had no idea that I would be … Continue reading Divorce
Written by Peter Lang In many 12-step meetings, you pick up a white chip whenever you come back in after a relapse. A common joke between people who relapse repeatedly, is to say that we have enough white chips to tile a bathroom. Up until recently, this was definitely me. I have had a history … Continue reading How I Realized I Was Addicted to Relapsing
by Carl Towns “All the suffering, stress, and addiction comes from not realizing you already are what you are looking for.”Jon Kabat-Zinn, U.S. Professor of Medicine Emeritus My wife and I love this quote. It captures beautifully what we’ve been telling each other for years, and it has proved to be particularly poignant in the … Continue reading 6 Ways to Support a Loved One in Addiction Recovery
Sober Courage 