It’s their problem not mine. Why should I go to counseling, Al-anon, or participate in a family program?
It’s their problem not mine. Why should I go to counseling, Al-anon, or participate in a family program?
Families who have a member in active addiction go through living hell. Addicts, as a result of their desperate situation, will manipulate and take advantage of those closest to them in order to maintain their addiction and, most often, it’s... Learn More7 Practical Ways I Can Begin to Stop Enabling The Addict in My Life Today
It is quite common for people who are in relationship with an addict – whether it’s a family member, friend, lover, coworker, etc. – to become that person’s enabler. A great working definition of ‘enabling’ is that it is “removing... Learn MoreMy Loved One Agreed to Go to Rehab, Now What?
Having a loved one who is struggling with substance abuse or addiction is never easy. If your friend or family member who struggles with substance abuse or addiction has chosen to take the necessary steps in order to get the help... Learn More8 Ways to Identify Toxic People (and How to Set Healthy Boundaries Once You Do)
You ever had that person in your life you felt was poisoning your day on a regular basis? This is someone who has a real talent for bringing you down spiritually, emotionally or socially and takes more away from your... Learn MoreJunkie, Crackhead, Dope fiend: Is it ever OK to use derogatory terminology to describe addiction?
Addiction has many faces, touches all levels of class and creed, and has many names. Titles like ‘Junkie’, ‘Crack-head’, ‘Dope Fiend’ are thrown around, and other not-so-fun nick-name's like ‘Drunk’ all create a negative mental picture for most people. The... Learn MoreHow to Deal When a Friend Relapses…
Friendship is something we all look for, and one of the most valuable things in this life we are gifted with. We look for companions among our peers to walk through life’s brightest moments and heavy burdens with. In sobriety... Learn MoreHow You’re Being Selfish By Enabling the Addict in Your Life
You may not know it, but by adapting to the life-style and choices of a person in your life struggling with substance abuse or addiction you are enabling the harmful actions and outcomes in that person’s life, and it is... Learn MoreHow Can I Help an Alcoholic?
How Can I Help an Alcoholic? Alcoholism is considered to be a “family disease” because it affects the lives of not just the alcoholic but everyone close to that person. It’s also known to affect as many as 1 in... Learn More11 Things Only Men in Recovery Understand
Recovery has a large population of men, and in sobriety most guys step up and step out of ego and immaturity (or we at least try) in order to be better men. We typically have pride, ambition, and reputation to get... Learn More5 Ways to Get Out of Your Own Head
It is true a mind is a terrible thing to waste, but some would say you can waste too much time stuck in your own mind. As important as reflection and self-knowledge can be in recovery, it is not always... Learn MoreLet Me Take a Selfie: Addiction and Narcissism
'Selfie' Collage By Author This next piece is one that some might relate to, even though many may not admit it. I have been given the opportunity to discuss something that is relevant to our culture today, my own personal development, and... Learn MoreThe Martyr Complex and How to Overcome It
In a nutshell, someone with a martyr complex, also called martyr victim complex or martyr syndrome, is someone who cares for and helps others while sacrificing their own needs. They have a victim mentality that leads to feelings of... Learn More
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