HEROES BLOG

A culmination of thought, advice, and personal experience from Heroes In Recovery Lead Advocates and Guests, who help bring our cause to light.

Summer, Sunshine, Sizzling Sobriety

July 28, 2014 by Susanne Johnson

There is no need to suffer. Those great summer drinks can be served without alcohol and I promise you they taste just as delicious. Surprise your friends with a girl’s porch night at your house and serve some of these refreshing summer drinks and you won’t get any complaints.

Willingness to Pause

July 21, 2014 by Hillary

By taking a step back I have allowed other people to step in and play a part. Asking those that wanted to see me better my life was a huge help and gave me guidance. These friends and relatives are the ones I ignored in active addiction.

Growing Up in Recovery

July 18, 2014 by Mary Kate Legacy

I started attending 12 step meetings when I was 14 years old. At the time, I clearly knew very little about myself, never mind about life. As a young kid, I thought everything in life was pretty predictable. You go to school, make friends, prom, go to college, get married and eventually would have kids. Done. I have no idea where I got this concept, but that wasn’t my experience at all and it really isn’t the same experience for anyone.

The Power of Resilience

July 15, 2014 by Pam

Here’s where I did have a choice: I could wander aimlessly, drowning in self-pity and lamenting the unfairness of it all or I could scrape the broken pieces of my life back together and try to make something meaningful out of my loss.

Recovery is a Lifestyle

July 10, 2014 by Susanne Johnson

Changing playgrounds and playmates was the first thing to do and the rest came slowly but surely. My life was rewarded by changing my lifestyle. I got the greatest gift of all times from it: I got my ability to laugh from the heart and to live happy, joyous and free. Some people just don’t belong in our lives if they hold us back.

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

July 3, 2014 by Dean Dauphinais

Having a child who suffers from addiction definitely wakes you up. Sure, addiction in the family can be—and more often than not is—a roller coaster ride. But it can also help you prioritize your life. It can help you learn to live in the moment and appreciate the positive things that happen each day. And it can teach you to let go of the small stuff and place your focus on the most important thing in your life: your family.

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