Change can produce tremendous growth in us, but the season of stretching is often painful. Sometimes the changes are rooted in something positive, like the birth of a child, a home purchase, a planned retirement, or a child going away to college or getting married....
As the seasons change, do you find yourself slipping away from your commitment to sobriety? Perhaps as the weather gets cooler you stay at home alone more frequently. What’s one drink, right? But this little “pick-me-up” could lead to a big letdown. Before...
If you use LinkedIn for professional networking, you might have noticed these days that the social media platform often resembles Facebook in that users announce personal triumphs in addition to career-related accomplishments. This includes posting about sobriety....
Do you wake up in a panic or uncomfortably on edge? Are a million thoughts running through your mind the minute your alarm clock rings? We all feel the pressure to some degree. With everything we’re expected to do each day, it’s amazing any of us can hold it all...
The road to recovery from a substance abuse addiction is often a difficult one. Having loved ones participate in the recovery process is important, but a history of distrust and conflict can make the road more challenging. Bringing a pet into the dynamic can be an...
