Recovery Life

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The Stories We Tell Ourselves: How Assumptions ...

​Sometimes the most upsetting part of a situation is not what actually happened. It is what we decided it meant.Someone does not return a text message, and we assume they...

The Stories We Tell Ourselves: How Assumptions ...

​Sometimes the most upsetting part of a situation is not what actually happened. It is what we decided it meant.Someone does not return a text message, and we assume they...

Roller coaster metaphor for early sobriety

White-Knuckling Sobriety: Why Willpower Is Not ...

White-knuckling sobriety can feel like a constant battle, but recovery lasts longer with support, structure, and practical tools that help you face cravings without doing it alone.

White-Knuckling Sobriety: Why Willpower Is Not ...

White-knuckling sobriety can feel like a constant battle, but recovery lasts longer with support, structure, and practical tools that help you face cravings without doing it alone.

A man working on emotional regulation in twelve step work. There are lists and notes

Resentments and Emotional Regulation During Twe...

Resentments, fear, and shame can intensify during Twelve Step work, but emotional regulation helps you stay grounded, honest, and ready for recovery without becoming overwhelmed.

Resentments and Emotional Regulation During Twe...

Resentments, fear, and shame can intensify during Twelve Step work, but emotional regulation helps you stay grounded, honest, and ready for recovery without becoming overwhelmed.

notebook on a table next to a glass of water with a pen on it and a twelve step workbook

Craving Response Playbook: Practical Action Ste...

A craving can begin as a tight feeling in your chest, a restless mind, a familiar thought, or the sudden belief that using would make everything easier. In early recovery,...

Craving Response Playbook: Practical Action Ste...

A craving can begin as a tight feeling in your chest, a restless mind, a familiar thought, or the sudden belief that using would make everything easier. In early recovery,...

Staying sober in a small group in a recovery meeting with signs on the wall with sober slogans on them

Staying Sober by Carrying a Message of Hope to ...

Long-term sobriety grows stronger through service. This article explores simple ways to give back, support others, and stay connected to the purpose behind recovery.

Staying Sober by Carrying a Message of Hope to ...

Long-term sobriety grows stronger through service. This article explores simple ways to give back, support others, and stay connected to the purpose behind recovery.

Designing Simple Reflection Prompts for Early Recovery Evenings

Designing Simple Reflection Prompts for Early R...

A simple evening reflection can help people in early recovery spot cravings, reduce self-criticism, and choose one small step that makes tomorrow safer.

Designing Simple Reflection Prompts for Early R...

A simple evening reflection can help people in early recovery spot cravings, reduce self-criticism, and choose one small step that makes tomorrow safer.