The dynamics of our friendships each share a core value that each individual needs to survive. Every human being has a desire to bond with other humans. During my sobriety, I have been open to everyone in my life about my recovery. It is a huge part of my daily life. I know that by choosing recovery, I have become a better friend.
Continue Reading The important part is that I am taking an active role in becoming a healthy and stronger person on a daily basis. Being in recovery has helped me realize that and to finally accept those things that I cannot change.
Continue Reading When I was evaluated in California, my A1C was in the stratosphere and my blood sugars were steadying in the 400’s. I was taken to the emergency room on three separate occasions due to high blood sugar during my inpatient treatment, one person knew two things that I needed to heal and conquer a crucial step that would be integral to my recovery. That person was my therapist, Peter.
Continue Reading So when comparing these two diseases, I believe that my addiction came first. Does it make a difference? I don’t think it does. The depression was also a very debilitating component of my life as well. These two co-occurring disorders happen simultaneously in many of us.
Continue Reading But recovery gives you the tools that help you get through those days without using. I was able to secure my old job back and work sober for the first time in twenty years. I was able to rediscover my love of the profession that had been lost for years. Did it change me? It only made me better!
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