9 Mythbusters About Addicts’ Moms

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Addicts’ moms need support, not stigma Updated 8/6/23 Addict’s moms suffer from the stigma of having children who aren’t perfect, worse that their children suffer from a disease that only they can cure. Moms can’t fix it. Addiction is a disease of brain reward that is chronic and progressive. It can’t be cured, but can […]

Relationship Needs That Drive Others Crazy

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Sometimes We Have Relationship Needs That Drive Our Partners Crazy Your relationship needs may be driving your partner and others crazy? It’s easy to get caught up in your own feelings, especially if you feel hurt, neglected, or anything negative. Those bad feelings can overwhelm you in seconds and it’s truly hard to think straight. […]

Don’t Leave Before The Miracle Happens

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Miracles Like Recovery Don’t Happen On Our Timeline When I speak in recovery circles, the first thing I admit is that I am no one chip wonder. I didn’t get sober once, twice, or even three times. I have been getting sober for 24 years. I got a year, then lost eight. I went to […]

Why Accountability Is The Key To My Recovery

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Accountability Is What Makes My Recovery Work Accountability is something we all should know about and incorporate into our lives. It’s doing the right thing after you may have done the wrong thing For the purpose of this article, I’m writing about sponsorship in the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. I am not trying to convince […]

Understanding Emotional Triggers: Our Feelings Have Power

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Everyone Has Emotional Triggers Emotional triggers can put you in a great mood, launch you into a state of rage, or set your recovery goals back to the stone age. I’m a person in long-term recovery. I practice emotional sobriety. I work with sponsors in two 12-step programs to help me get along peacefully with […]

Non Alcoholic Drinks Recipes For Everyone

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Make At Home Syrups for Non Alcoholic Drinks Non alcoholic drinks you can create at home for all the rituals and fun you need for every meal, every treat, and every member of the family has been a passion of mine since I quit drinking 15 years ago. Did you know that it’s easy to […]