If you are an addict in recovery and have gone on to work in the profession of counseling other addicts, would you tell them about your own struggles? Does that weaken you? Would it in any way jeopardize your own sobriety?
Continue Reading You’re on your way to recovery, it’s not easy. Not only is your body going through detox cleaning out all those dreadful toxins, but you will need to start learning about addiction, coping skills, and getting involved with whatever group that you find that suits you.
Continue Reading Now I know some don’t agree that addiction is really a disease, but it has been proven. Our brains are wired so differently than non-addicts. We can try and try and convince ourselves that we are not going to drink, but we pour that drink anyway. How can this happen? It’s like someone else takes over. We don’t even have an answer because we don’t understand it ourselves.
Continue Reading It wasn’t always easy because I was stepping way out of my comfort zone, trying to meet new fun, clean people. But I was happy. Today I am comfortable in my own skin. I’m aware that every day is a gift that we are given. I see and hear all the beauty around me that once was all darkness.
Continue Reading Please don’t be afraid to ask for help. You will never be alone going through recovery. It took me years to accept the truth. Addiction is a disease and not some moral weakness to hide from others. The pleasant surprise, the amazing realization it took me almost too long to realize, is this: We all have family, friends and amazing support groups out there who want nothing more than to help us, guide us and support us in our desire to be well.
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