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4 Easy Ways of Helping Others in Addiction Recovery Author: Justin Mckibben Studying Compassionate Goals A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology actually states that compassionate goals we set are about "- striving to help others and avoiding selfish behavior" for example, "making a positive difference in someone... Learn More

One Thing I Learned in My First Year Sober [caption id="attachment_16008" align="aligncenter" width="332"] Photo of Author[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben “The first year is a gift.” That’s what they kept telling me when I first came to the rooms of recovery. When I first got to treatment and heard people... Learn More

14 Thoughts You Have in a Meeting By Cheryl Steinberg Whether you want to admit it or not, when you’re in a fellowship meeting, your mind wanders. Here are 14 thoughts you have in a meeting. #1. “I don’t really feel like being here. Why did I... Learn More

4 Most Important Coping Skills to Learn in Recovery Author: Justin Mckibben Sobriety is about so much more than being able to stop drinking or using drugs. That is because addiction to drugs and alcohol itself is about so much more than the substances, and has a lot... Learn More

11 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Depression By Cheryl Steinberg I am a person in long term recovery from drug addiction. And I experience depression. It didn’t go away when I got clean. It got better but, it’s still there. For some of us, that’s the reality... Learn More

Recovery Is Not Selfish! Author: Justin Mckibben Is it really a selfish program? We often hear that recovery is a selfish program, and that we addicts or alcoholics need to take the time to focus on and do things for ourselves, but is... Learn More

“Everyone is Annoying Today” (And Other Signs it’s Time to Up Your Spiritual Game) [caption id="attachment_12478" align="aligncenter" width="404"] www.wifflegif.com[/caption] ER meh GERD everyone is annoying today! People are just awful! I don’t have time to deal with YOUR problems! Life isn’t fair! These are a few of those oh so familiar feelings that some... Learn More

8 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 More

How 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 More

Let 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 More

11 Ways You Are Sabotaging Your Recovery [caption id="attachment_10592" align="aligncenter" width="400"] via wifflegif.com[/caption] You might be newly clean and sober or you might have a lot of time in sobriety, either way, when it comes to recovery from addiction, we must remain ever-vigilant. That said, there are... Learn More

10 Things People in Recovery Say, And What They Really Mean [caption id="attachment_10103" align="aligncenter" width="500"] via wifflegif.com[/caption] There’s something called ‘program-speak,’ which refers to some of the common phrases and sayings people in recovery can be heard saying. For those of us in the program, when we hear these things, we... Learn More

4 Easy Ways of Helping Others in Addiction Recovery

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