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Why Is It So Much Harder for Some People?

I remember when I had my first anniversary of sobriety. I was excited to go to my home group and celebrate. When I got there, I was sad to see that a man who had come in the same time I had was once again saying he had just a few days.  For the next [...]

Perseverance in the Face of Adversity

“History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats.” B.C. Forbes Most people have heard the name Forbes – as in the Forbes list of richest people in the world. Considering what a powerful man this was, it’s [...]

Do You Know Your Relapse Warning Signs

When I was in rehab back in the 80s, I remember very well the therapists words of warning:  if you notice you are not taking care of your appearance, not caring about how you dress etc. see that as a warning sign for you.  They noticed during those 30 days that when I was struggling, [...]

Oh It’s Not an Addiction, I’m Just Having a Rough Time Right Now

Sound familiar?  It’s one of the big lies we told ourselves when alcohol or drugs were taking a wrecking ball to our lives. I wouldn’t drink so much, if…(fill in the blank with the excuse of the day/week/month/year) I’ve noticed when I see someone now struggling with addiction that I often wonder what the chances [...]

The Risks of Relapse after a Decade of Sobriety

Relapse is always a traumatic and dangerous thing – who’s to say the person will make it back? I’ve always felt I never want to test it – I’d rather not find out that I don’t have another recovery in me!  I have written in the past about a friend who died after years of [...]