The epidemic of despair overdoses topped 100,000 this year. What can you do to save yourself

Despair overdoses is what I’m calling an unacceptable death rate that has more than doubled over the last few years. […]

The recent overdose of actor Michael K. Williams has adoring fans shaken to the core

I found out about the actor’s death on a call with a sober friend who was bereft. He was a huge fan and said he hadn’t been […]

I am a hopeful addict looking at the sea

I think about the hopelessness of addicts and people in new recovery a lot because I live by the sea. Seeing it every day is an endless reminder of natural beauty, […]

What, a recovery lifestyle doesn’t sound like it would be good at warfare?

I beg to differ. A happy recovery lifestyle is the best defense you have against an addicted lifestyle.

First, before you judge, do […]

I have never met anyone who went into sobriety and found it magical overnight

You see, liking sobriety takes time. I believe what is so confusing to people who are trying to get sober, to their families, to […]

Every heard the expression, “Fake it until you make it?”

I’ve heard it a million times since I entered recovery. But, what does it mean and how do you do it?? At first, I thought, “Fake it until you make it,” […]

But first, what are affirmations?

The simplest explanation? Affirmations are positive statements intended to challenge negative beliefs. The concept is that if you repeat positive, self-affirming statements, […]

Have you ever heard of Brief Therapy? It could be the answer you’re looking for

Recently, there’s been an uptick in people who want to go into therapy but don’t have years, or even months to put into it. It […]

The answer is yet but it takes work and understanding

I live with a perfectionist, which is surprising because I’m not a perfectionist. Or maybe it’s not because my home of origin was highly ordered. Despite […]

It’s possible to live with a drinker when you’re sober but you must prepare

I do not drink alcohol ever. In fact, I have not had an alcoholic drink in over 13 years. Alcohol was not my drug of choice, but […]

If it’s time to break up with your therapist, here’s how

Sometimes we come to the end of the road with a therapist and that’s OK. When you’ve achieved your goals or are feeling better, or are just sick of […]

Congratulations! You’ve decided to make happiness and mental health a priority!

This is a wonderful place to be in when you decide to seek help for whatever may be bothering you. And, I wish we lived in a […]

Did you know that half of the population will need help with a mental illness at some time in their life? It’s not something to be ashamed of. Really. I don’t know anybody who hasn’t been depressed, anxious, in […]

These are our favorite gifts for women!

We love to celebrate women! Maybe because most of us are women, have been mentored and sponsored by other fabulous women, and deeply appreciate the bonds of female […]

We love recovery enamel pins!

Recovery enamel pins make a stylish statement that shows your pride. As a gift they or let someone know you care with little flair. My sober sister, Marisa Ravel owner of […]

Did you know that recovery gifts help focus a recovery life?

Let me explain. Recently, we’ve been adding recovery products to the ROR website. This is because we know from our own lives that having recovery […]