Who’s Got Your Back?
Who’s Got Your Back?
Addiction is a family disease and it affects the entire unit. The troubles of addiction do not discriminate by social class or status, young or old. Recently, such troubles hit the family of rocker Jon Bon Jovi. The singer’s 19-year-old daughter, Stephanie Bongiovi, overdosed recently. She was found unconscious and unresponsive in her dorm room at Hamilton College in upstate New York.
This tragedy may throw some families into a tailspin;, but this close call has brought this family closer together. Jon Bon Jovi said his family will get through it and is reassured with the outpouring of warm wishes from fans. Bon Jovi talked about his past; he dabbled with drugs when he was young but was fortunate to kick the habit. Hopefully with the love, support and family unity, Stephanie can start her road to recovery.
It’s important to have a support system to rely on, whether it’s your family, friends or your sponsor. When you surround yourself with people who support you and have your best interests at heart, you have a better chance of staying on the path to recovery.
You learn in drug rehab that isolation can:
- Provoke triggers
- Cause inflexible, black and white thinking
- Fuel your addictive thoughts
These factors can lead to a relapse if you don’t have someone to help you get out of this trap.
Who helps you when you hit rough times in your recovery? Tell us who has your back below or on our Facebook page. Show them your gratitude; let them know you appreciate all they do for you.
