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Long after final graduation, most people still find summer the ideal time to slow down and relax. Leisure travel increases, organizations suspend regular meetings, and 9-to-5 businesses slow their production schedules. Families with schoolchildren make major adjustments in daily routines. Weddings and outdoor events surge in frequency. And—for those who battle alcoholism or other substance
“I want to know if you can be alone with yourself and if you truly like the company you keep in the empty moments.” -Oriah Mountain Dreamer D.T. was in treatment for drug and alcohol addiction when she first came to my writing circle. She was in her 20’s, a little gruff, and not too
I remember eagerly, yet timidly, beginning eating disorder recovery. Notebook in hand, I was terrified, ashamed, and I was oh-so-tired. I was ready to be done, or so I thought. I didn’t realize on day 1 that recovery would be a process and I wouldn’t get better with that one notebook. It turns out that
“Who Are We? We are a group of people that come together to celebrate fun events, free from mood-altering chemicals. What brings us together is Recovery First!! We celebrate any and all types of events through a tailgate party. It doesn’t matter the competition or for whom you may root, you are welcome to attend. The only requirement
For most of my adult life I have worked with youth in one way or another, on the ball field, the basketball court, and the classroom. During that time, I have seen the impact that drug and alcohol use has on these youths. The problem is getting worse and our kids are in trouble. One
So what would you say? Where does Faith step into recovery? Ellen is a sweet-spirited soul that has fallen most of her life to a substance bigger than herself. It calls her. She has managed to get away several times in the past for short periods, yet she often finds herself back where she never
My journey into recovery began in 2006, almost 10 years ago now. I was 28 years old, married, with a 3-year-old daughter. Back then, I wanted to get sober for all the wrong reasons. Mostly, so that my family would leave me alone about it. At that point in my life, I liked my drinking.
Formatted by Wally Paton, an Alcoholics Anonymous archivist from Tucson, Arizona, Back to Basics is a reenactment of a 1940’s AA beginner meeting where participants are guided through the 12 steps in four sessions, each an hour long. Originally presented over the course of four weekends, Back to Basics is an experiential workshop which demystifies the
Rhythm – a helpful tool in recovery and mental wellness The scene is similar each time – participants enter a room set up in a circle of chairs, each with a drum in front of it. Many times, the activity comes as a surprise that the participants weren’t expecting. Occasionally, it is met with some
In my opinion, Step 11 is one of the most crucial steps to long term sobriety because it is contingent upon maintaining our spiritual condition. The spirituality aspect of my recovery is the power source which can be displayed in many different forms. Now it is part of my daily reprieve to be in constant
