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Picking Up the Pieces After Major Relapse by Guest Writer Suzanne K

In recovery, sometimes people slip. Sometimes they fall big time. It can be frustrating and crazy-making trying to figure out what to do in either case, but when you completely collapse, doing what’s right may mean the difference between life and death. With so much at stake, how should you go about picking up the [...]

Feeling Overwhelmed?

Recovering people do not have a monopoly on feeling overwhelmed.  Historically, however, we have turned to mood-altering substances to deal with stress and emotions, so being overwhelmed can be a significant trigger for many people in recovery.

Making Amends After a Loved One Dies by Guest Writer Suzanne K

Losing a loved one is always painful. It doesn’t matter if the person you care about so deeply was in a long-term illness or died suddenly. When they’re gone, you’re left with a void that seems so deep that it can never be sealed over. The bereavement process, while different for everyone in the length [...]

Giving it All Up for Love, and What That Means in Recovery by Guest Writer Suzanne K

There’s no question that being in recovery is a continually evolving process. For some, it’s a journey of discovery, or rediscovery, while for others, recovery is a daily struggle just to get by. Two major linchpins of a successful recovery are having a stable and supportive family and stable employment. Here, we’re concerned with the [...]