How To Manage Those Pesky Resentments

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Resentmentments Are The Number One Offender Have you ever heard that expression? You hear it all the time in recovery circles and that is because resentment is often the feeling that drives us back into old thinking or habits. Personally, I never thought about resentment before addiction came into my life. That doesn’t mean I […]

Can Alcohol-Free Parenting Save Your Kids

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Alcohol-free parenting for me began when I quit drinking Alcohol-free parenting is a great choice for young parents. Here’s why. When you quit drinking, you’re not only changing your own life but also the lives of those around you. For parents, this includes their children. Kids who grow up with a parent who has a […]

How To Forgive Someone Who Hurt You

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There Are Formulas For How To Forgive Someone Who Hurt You If you are dealing with the sting of being hurt by someone you care (or cared) about, you are not alone. Every day people are hurt by ones they trusted, sometimes intentionally sometimes not intentionally. The problem is that some people have the skills […]

4 Tips To Recover From A Narcissist

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It’s Hard To Recover From A Narcissist So Make A Plan First and foremost, you are not crazy. Know that. When it comes time to recover from a narcissist, there’s confusion and shame because at some point you knew you were not being treated well. But confused and gaslighted, you didn’t know how to get […]

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. […]