Addiction and Codependency
For addicts and alcoholics, we have come to the understanding that our addiction to drugs and alcohol is only a part of the problem. In fact, a lot of of us have come to the recognition that drugs and alcohol... Learn More7 Signs You Have a ‘Recovery Romance’
[caption id="attachment_9090" align="aligncenter" width="400"] image credit: wifflegif.com[/caption] We all pretty much know what a rehab romance is but, there’s another type of relationship that those of in recovery tend to fall prey to: the recovery romance. This relationship can take... Learn More7 Signs You Are Co-Dependent
[caption id="attachment_8737" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Photo Credit: www.blog.fakeanything.com[/caption] When I first got sober, and probably (by probably I mean definitely) still today I have been a very co-dependent person. For me, I have always had co-dependency within friendships as opposed to... Learn More5 Things No One Tells You About Sex in Recovery
Sober sex and “high” sex are two different things, so much so that it’s like comparing apples to oranges. Drugs bring a person to an altered state which can affect sensitivity, arousal, libido, function – to name a few. For... Learn More5 Things No One Tells You about Relationships in Recovery
By: Jenny Hunt and Nicole Armstrong When it comes to being in recovery, treatment centers will prepare you for life outside of rehab. They will teach you life skills and the tools you need to get sober and stay sober.... Learn MoreWhat Not to Do: Enabling Behavior
A lot of times when family and friends try to "help" alcoholics, they are in fact making it easier for them to remain in the progression of the disease. This baffling occurrence is called enabling, which takes many forms, all... Learn More5 Signs You are Addicted to Love
Love addiction is a compulsive, chronic craving and pursuit of romantic love in an effort to get our sense of security and worth from another person. During infatuation we believe we have that security only to be disappointed and empty... Learn MoreDesperate Times Call for Desperate Measures-Dealing with Living in a Halfway House
Today’s blog was inspired by this latest bit of “recovery”-related news: http://www.wptv.com//dpp/news/region_s_palm_beach_county/boca_raton/boca-raton-police-investigate-the-case-of-a-woman-stuffed-into-a-duffel-bag A man stopped by police after someone reported seeing something suspicious “told police that he was staying at the Boca House, a sober living halfway house for men,... Learn MoreAm I an Enabler? Take this Quiz and Find Out!
What is Enabling? Enabling is used to describe dysfunctional behavior that is intended to help resolve a specific problem but in fact may prolong the problem or make it worse. Being an enabler means taking responsibility, blame, or making... Learn More5 Signs It’s Time to Break Up
Having once been in love with someone can cloud our perception of whether it’s time to say good-bye or to try to work things out. But, you’ll know when it’s time to break up. Follow that gut feeling if you... Learn MoreOpinion: Why are so many people in recovery codependent?
For those of us in recovery we have come to the realization that our addiction to drugs and alcohol is only a part of the problem. In fact many of us have come to the realization that drugs and alcohol... Learn MoreQuestion: Which Sex Addiction Group Is For Me?
If you were unaware, like I was, there are multiple different sex addiction groups. So if you are having trouble with that area of your life you might want to check one of the many groups dedicated to helping you... Learn More
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