5 Ways to Deal with Living with a Dry Drunk
Some people say that the only thing worse than living with a drunk, is living with a dry drunk. Especially if you have had to live with one. At least a drunk who actively drinks has their solution at hand.... Learn MoreShould I Sponsor Someone on Narcotics?
Sponsorship is essential in 12 Step fellowships as part of contributing to the sober community, helping others, and maintaining personal sobriety. At least that is how my sponsor explained it to me. If your sponsor says different you should listen... Learn MoreThe 9 Most Common Early Recovery Mistakes
[caption id="attachment_12174" align="aligncenter" width="474"] www.wifflegif.com[/caption] As humans we make mistakes. As alcoholics and addicts we tend to make a few extra, and being in early recovery it’s easy to make a bunch more when you’re used to living a way... Learn MoreIt’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 MoreHey Adam Levine: You’re Doing Amends Wrong
If you’re into celeb news then, you’ve probably heard by now that serial dater Adam Levine has since decided to settle down by getting engaged to model Behati Prinsloo. And, if you’re following this news, you’ve probably also heard that... Learn MoreAnonymity and Social Media: How Not To Break Traditions in the Digital Age
So today I’m talking about anonymity in social media. Weird right? Since this is a blog, and will be posted on social media (QUICK, someone stop him). I can almost imagine the ‘comments’ now so, let’s just get down to business. I believe... Learn MoreIn the News: Jim Irsay Opens Up About Painkiller Addiction and DUI
Addiction is an affliction that reaches out to every social class and life-style, from starlets and athletes, to politicians and citizens. Owner of the Indianapolis Colts Jim Irsay is no stranger to the deadly grasp substance abuse and addiction takes... 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 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 MoreThe 6 Most Ridiculous Portrayals of 12 Step Groups on TV
[caption id="attachment_11749" align="aligncenter" width="421"] www.wifflegif.com[/caption] Television and the media are all about dramatization. It is the Medias job to do everything possible to take any situation and make it intense or entertaining in some way to draw the audience into... Learn MoreHow I Found My Passion in Sobriety
The gifts of sobriety are incredible. All people are born with potential to find something they truly love to do and pursue that with passion. The genuine love for the things we do and the emotional connection to achieving new... Learn More6 Reasons 12 Steps Didn’t Work For You
Some people have tried a 12 Step program and later say it failed them. Now, it’s true, everyone recovers differently but, if you’re working a 12 step program but can’t stay clean or sober, there might be some things you’re... Learn More
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