Sober living homes are steadily recognizing the benefits that pets can offer their clients. As a result, pet friendly sober living homes are gaining in popularity. Having a pet companion in sober living can provide comfort, unconditional love, and support …
Life has its ups and downs. It is hard to think clearly sometimes about what to do. Often, the top priority is to regain the trust of loved ones. It is important to make amends with family and friends while …
Being a mother is tough work. There are the long hours, the lack of sleep, the little time for self-care. There are myriad ways for having children make life more challenging. There are also beautiful experiences that cannot be had …
The notion ‘everything must change’ in recovery is a misnomer. Not everything changes in recovery. You are probably the one thing that changes most, which leads to other changes. However, that does not mean every single thing you ever knew …
People who struggle with addiction often wrestle with certain ‘triggers’ which make it more likely they will engage in using substances. These triggers may be understood as points of vulnerability in the war against relapse. Triggers are anything that make …
Emotions can drive people to use drugs or drink. Maybe drinking happens to de-stress or to let off some steam from work, but it may also be used as an analgesic against depression or anxiety. Lots of emotions can become …
Early recovery is about figuring out what the best next steps should be and following an aftercare plan. Compulsive behaviors and mental health issues can keep people from getting the help they need in early recovery. Find out what to …
