Marina R.Oct 31, 20204 minMaintaining Gratitude This FallSince writing about gratitude in August, I’ve experienced plenty of uncomfortable emotions that felt far from gratitude like grief, anger...
Marina R.Aug 28, 20204 minThe Grace of GratitudeCultivating gratitude is a radical practice of carving light in a world that’s filled with ever-increasing uncertainty and fear. The doom...
Marina R.Jun 29, 20205 minConfronting Your BeliefsWe are at a watershed moment encircled by the tense climate of the global pandemic and greater attention towards systemic racial violence...
Marina R.May 25, 20204 minRethinking “Self-Improvement”Getting sober was my first step into self-care. I recall countless other intentions and attempts at solitary self-help when I was in the ...
Marina R.Apr 1, 20204 minNavigating Employment in SobrietyIt is often said that being in active addiction is a full-time job: the energy funneled into fantasizing, procuring, using, and recoverin...
Marina R.Mar 2, 20204 minHandling Adversities in RecoveryIt’s a privilege to be able to continue on the path of recovery in sickness and in health, through misfortune and advancement, and down t...
Marina R.Feb 3, 20208 minMilestones in RecoveryI had sober sex for the first time. I didn’t completely lose it when someone cut me off on the train. These aren’t the sort of recovery m...
Marina R.Dec 6, 20196 minHappy (Substance-Free) HolidaysComing up on six years sober from alcohol and drugs, I’ve grown in many ways that make holidays feel more manageable and community-orient...
John RoeschNov 1, 20196 minThe Key to Recovery: Staying Stopped, No Matter WhatGenerally speaking, I live my life with dignity, self respect, responsibility, and care. I like to be in healthy relationships with my fa...
John RoeschSep 30, 20195 minSeptember is National Recovery MonthThis month marks the 30th anniversary of Recovery Month, a national observance held every September to raise awareness about the fact tha...
John RoeschAug 30, 20194 minBack to School in RecoveryEarly recovery from a substance use disorder can be challenging for anyone, but perhaps not more so than for the countless students in re...
John RoeschAug 5, 20194 minFollow the Yellow Balloons! Finding Sober Support at Concerts & FestivalsMany people in recovery from alcohol and/or drug use remember those early days in sobriety when we were convinced the party was over. No ...
John RoeschJun 21, 20194 min3 Key Lifestyle Practices to Enhance Your RecoveryRecovery from addiction is a life-long journey. As such, it’s critical that we continue to practice our program regularly in order to avo...
John RoeschMay 22, 20194 minTo Avoid Relapse, Watch For PrelapseRelapse is a significant part of my recovery story. I first tried to get sober in AA in late 2006 and since then, have had more 90-day c...
Marina R.Mar 22, 20194 minHow Healthy Boundaries Can Supercharge Your RecoveryIn the spirit of self-preservation, an essential part of my recovery has been learning how to practice healthy boundaries with myself and...
Bryan S.Feb 25, 20196 minSober Alternatives: Self Medicating vs Self CareThe urge to self-medicate is a habit shared by almost everyone who suffers from addiction. It is an urge which drives us to quiet uncomfo...
AnonymousJan 25, 20195 minI love alcohol and drugs (which is why there’s no place for them in my life)Many people in recovery fear or even loathe drugs and alcohol. Go to any recovery fellowship meeting or scroll through posts on recovery-...
John RoeschDec 10, 20189 min10 Things I Learned During My First Sober Holiday SeasonDuring active addiction, I wasn’t a fan of big holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Hanukkah. To me and my addiction, holidays and h...
AnonymousNov 21, 20189 minThanksgiving Every Day: Finding Gratitude in RecoveryThanksgiving is a unique holiday. On most American holidays, we exchange gifts with loved ones, celebrate in reverie, or commemorate a gr...
Emily AshOct 25, 20185 minLessons From A RelapseIn the summer of 2018, my 2 year sobriety anniversary was approaching, and I was feeling good. I had celebrated 2 years of continuous sob...