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I Found Character Assets in Recovery
I Found Character Assets in Recovery
My first attempts at a 4th step left me demoralized. Then, I found I had character assets, and everything changed.
Rev. Dr. Michelle Pederson
Jun 18
A Tricky Little Thing Called Cross-Addiction
A Tricky Little Thing Called Cross-Addiction
Accidentally swapping your substance of choice for something else
PatrickMeowler
Jun 18
Sometimes Sobriety is Awkward
Sometimes Sobriety is Awkward
How my ex-sponsor joined the sober group I run.
AND ALSO…
Jun 18
Self-Medicating Social Anxiety With Cannabis and Alcohol
Self-Medicating Social Anxiety With Cannabis and Alcohol
My story of self-medicating with these substances
Thomas Morison
Jun 14
The Mixed Feelings Of Walking Into Rehab For The Fourth Time
The Mixed Feelings Of Walking Into Rehab For The Fourth Time
And running away after five days
PatrickMeowler
Jun 14
AND ALSO…
AND ALSO…
How the simplest phrase made a huge impact on my life.
AND ALSO…
Jun 12
I Had To Fix My Hormones Before I Could Quit Drinking
I Had To Fix My Hormones Before I Could Quit Drinking
Upside down hormones equal disaster
Sarah Sandidge
Jun 12
Using Cannabis Every Day Gives Me Anxiety, So Why Did I Let It Creep Back Up On Me?
Using Cannabis Every Day Gives Me Anxiety, So Why Did I Let It Creep Back Up On Me?
A drug test and a panic attack brought me back to a more sober balance
LibrariAnna
Jun 11
Being Wanted But Not Valued
Being Wanted But Not Valued
How situationships want the benefits of a relationship without the responsibility of them.
AND ALSO…
Jun 11
I Am The Traumatized Daughter of a Boomer Video Game Addict
I Am The Traumatized Daughter of a Boomer Video Game Addict
Now parenting in a world more online than unplugged
Tara Nicole Szkutnik
Jun 10
The Journey of Sobriety: Three Years of Growth, Challenges
The Journey of Sobriety: Three Years of Growth, Challenges
Three years ago, I made a decision that would change my life forever: I chose to embrace sobriety.
Steve Gray
Jun 9
From Relief to Hell: My Battle with Benzo and Zolpidem Addiction
From Relief to Hell: My Battle with Benzo and Zolpidem Addiction
The withdrawal is weird and the road to recovery long
Helen Olivier (AuDHD)
Jun 9
Sobriety Made Me See My Self-Worth
Sobriety Made Me See My Self-Worth
How sobriety made me break up with people pleasing.
AND ALSO…
Jun 6
When Past Friendships Become Addictions
When Past Friendships Become Addictions
Beyond the banter: reassessing relationships
CosmicDancer
Jun 6
Breaking the Fourth Seal
Breaking the Fourth Seal
Engaging with the Fourth Step of AA at Rehab
the stoic gopher
Jun 4
Finding Pause in the Constant Motion of Life
Finding Pause in the Constant Motion of Life
Learning to wait is helping with my sobriety.
Becca CO 🌵
Jun 3
Addiction Takes Our Loved Ones
Addiction Takes Our Loved Ones
We will never know how their last day played out
Catherine Oceano
Jun 2
Tornados, Old Farts and Lesbians?
Tornados, Old Farts and Lesbians?
The time I befriended a lovable old asshole and let him down.
AND ALSO…
Jun 2
When I Knew It Was Time to Evict Cigarettes For Good
When I Knew It Was Time to Evict Cigarettes For Good
The day I quit smoking
AJ
Jun 2
Black Bear May Recap
Black Bear May Recap
Wonderful stories of mental health journeys
Michele Maize
Jun 1
Primer on Neurotransmitters
Primer on Neurotransmitters
Brain Health, yea!
The Black Yogini
May 30
I Was a Drug-Addicted Teacher
I Was a Drug-Addicted Teacher
I have been too ashamed to talk about it — until now.
A. J. Burns, M.A.
May 29
What Relapsing Taught Me About Sobriety
What Relapsing Taught Me About Sobriety
Asking for help is necessary.
Becca CO 🌵
May 29
The Self-Discovery of Sobriety
The Self-Discovery of Sobriety
You have to be careful when you go exploring in your mind
David Wayne
May 29
Weed Can Be a Potent Escape but Never an Answer
Weed Can Be a Potent Escape but Never an Answer
I craved a liminal existence and received panic attacks in return
Piddling Piddles
May 28
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