Apps and Tips to Help in Early Recovery

Recovery is hard—especially early recovery. It’s a given. Everyone has a tough time sticking with it, so any extra aids and tips are basically gold. Because it’s the 21st century, a number of apps have been created to help keep you sober and on the right recovery path. From daily trackers to 12-step to lifestyle apps, there are tons […]
Family Violence International Resources

These domestic violence hotlines from around the world can save someone you love Family violence is up worldwide with Corona 19 lockdowns and quarantines. Life everywhere has been disrupted. Millions of people have lost their jobs and access to activities and services. Everyone is on edge, frightened, and millions are acting out against spouses and […]
How to Reduce Pot Cravings

Do you wonder how you can reduce pot cravings If you’re wondering how you can reduce pot cravings, let’s drill down and ask a few questions. Do you need marijuana in order to feel more in control, or to reduce your anxiety? Are you dependent on marijuana to sleep well at night? Hoping marijuana will […]
Your First Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

What can you expect from your first 12 step, or AA, Alcoholics Anonymous meeting? Most people begin their recovery with some trepidation when attending their very first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. For many, just the thought of talking in front of strangers can make them feel exposed or unusually vulnerable. Nevertheless, attending an AA or 12-step […]
My First AA Meeting Changed My Life

My first AA meeting was a shock. Family members of those in recovery don’t often think an AA meeting might be for them, too. As a family member myself, I know the state of panic we feel when when our loved ones start their recovery journey, usually with a 12 Step Program. The language of […]
How To Heal A Brain: A Story of Trauma, Addiction, and EMDR

How To Heal A Brain, And Yes, Recovery Is Possible You can heal a brain, even though we don’t talk about it enough. Mental health is something most people prefer not to talk about unless mental illness enters the picture. If you have mental illness or addiction in your family, you know how challenging it […]