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Now that we have discussed the more obvious reasons as to why and how living in active addiction will inevitably maximize the pain we experience,

While it is possible to delineate modes of being that can be helpful in conceptualizing a perspective and approach to life that yields optimal results,

Step 12 states, “Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice

When examining the factors that contribute to relapse in early sobriety, we can discuss several factors such as a lack of social support, hanging out

Every new thing we experience in sobriety changes our brain, and as anyone who has suffered addiction can attest to, we could definitely use some

If we were limited to one adjective that would describe the quality most needed in order to sustain our path during times that feel like

Anyone who has had a lived experience as a kid is well aware of the parental focus on keeping a clean room. While we may

Grieving is one of the most painful processes in life, which is why we often avoid it as long as we can. Grief is the

An unfortunate reality that most people who are recovering from drug and alcohol addiction will face is the fact that this disease is ruthless, evil,

Looking at using dreams through the lens of contemporary dream interpretation, or “dream-tending” as it is referred to, we can try and unpack the potential

A widely misunderstood notion that is common amongst newcomers to sobriety is that they can drink responsibly after they have left treatment. The ignorance surrounding

A common issue amongst individuals in early sobriety is how to face problems, barriers, and even relapses with resilience and not resistance. Resistant behaviors are

There is a serious issue going on in the addiction world and treatment community today. Some may not view a particular linguistic preference as “serious”,

The daily hustle and bustle of life can become extremely overwhelming at times, and at certain points, we just want a break! In order to

In the psychology of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, he saw the split between male and female traits, the tendency for society to socialize the feminine

We live in a society that assumes happiness is the pinnacle of human emotional potential. Before discussing how to foster happiness daily, let’s examine what

The ability to harvest confidence within oneself, as is the case with any ability worth working for, is not an easy and short-term endeavor. While

Most topics that are discussed in the context of addiction recovery take a long time to unpack, and often, even longer to delineate methods in

For thousands of years, and spanning throughout different cultures, the sun has been a symbol representative of rebirth, knowledge, and insight. It is no wonder

Harvesting self-esteem is one of the popular topics of discussion within the self-help field today. It is often talked about how we need to bolster

While we all share the same human quality that unites us as a species, we are also blessed with drastic differences that allow us to

The ability to grow as a person when recovering from drugs and alcohol is one of the primary predictors of long term success in sobriety.

Ending relationships is a grieving process and can trigger many underlying issues. We are going to discuss ways in which we can deal with break-ups