Blog: Encouraging Recovery

Encouraging articles and essays on recovering from addiction with a fresh take on ways to think about addiction and practical, helpful suggestions.

Dec 197 min read

How To Stay Grateful Through Holiday Challenges In Addiction Recovery

I know that the holidays are brutal for many. They can be a time of high expectation and low return. They are chaotic and overwhelming at...

Dec 126 min read

Overcoming Loneliness in Addiction Recovery: Insights from a Talk with Trevor Noah and Simon Sinek

Thoughts on a conversation between Simon Sinek and Trevor Noah, on loneliness and the importance of friendship.

Aug 24, 202310 min read

A Love Letter to SMART Recovery Online Where I Learned How to Save Myself

Looking for AA Alternatives SMART Recovery Online, the online arm of SMART Recovery recently announced it was closing its virtual doors....

Aug 10, 20238 min read

Addiction Recovery: Finding Solid Ground in an Ever-Changing World

How Changes in Society Affect Addiction “The only constant is change.” ~ Heraclitus That quote has held true since earliest civilization,...

Aug 4, 20239 min read

How Hard is it to Stop Drinking if you're Not an Alcoholic?

Am I an alcoholic? It depends! First, let’s look at the whole “alcoholic,” thing. No one is an “alcoholic,” It is a prettier term than...