Anyone who’s in recovery knows that it’s not all good times. Sure, there’s the great feeling you get from knowing that you’ve completed treatment and are on the road to recovey. But that’s just it – it’s an ongoing road, not a destination that you’ll charge towards and then rest at the end. This means …
How to Choose From the Good, the Bad, and the In-Between Read More »
Maybe you suspect this about yourself. Maybe you know it. But when you’re in recovery, doesn’t it often seem as if you’re gripped by the same type of obsession you once displayed toward drug or alcohol seeking and use? In a way, it’s very hard to change our behaviors – even when it’s for the …
All or Nothing How to Avoid the Trap of Perfectionism in Recovery Read More »
It might be a painful topic for some parents, while for others, the issue may have never yet come up. But if you do have young children, would you know what to say if your son or daughter asks: “Daddy (or Mommy), why do you drink?”