We recently celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. day, remembering a man who had the courage to speak up for much-needed change. He advocated nonviolent resistance to a system that obstructed justice and equality. His voice was powerful, his method was peaceful, and his determination was unflagging.
Continue Reading A new day dawned for each person. They rediscovered themselves—some perhaps for the first time. It was a revelation that superceded “rehab.” It redefined their lives, not because of techniques or programs, but because through the help and support of loved ones and rehab professionals—and by means of useful tools and new behavior patterns—they learned something about themselves that only they could discover.
Continue Reading If you’re wondering if a resolution and a goal are the same, they’re quite different. A resolution focuses on “doing.” A goal focuses on “being.”
Continue Reading Before anything else, preparation is the key to success. | Alexander Graham Bell The holidays are special. It’s …
Continue Reading Recovery is many, many things, which makes it hard to define. It doesn’t have a static definition; it has an ongoing, morphing definition. This is just a snapshot, but for the moment, it’s the best we could do.
Continue Reading They need people to stand in the gap and say, “I’m with you. And you’re more connected to me—and to the recovery community—than you think. You’re stronger and braver than you think. And together, we can do more than we could do alone.”
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