It Takes a Village

Posted on May 20th by Pam | currently No comments There is power in numbers and in having others to lean on. When I lived with the addiction of my son, Andy, I found myself embroiled in a world of craziness. He was suffering, and, believe me, I was suffering too. Addiction impacts the whole family, not just the addict. I have never felt as powerless in my whole life as I did watching my beloved child slowly slip away from me. I tried to handle it on my own by loving him into recovery. I mistakenly thought my love for him could cure him. (more)

Cleaning Out the Cobwebs

Posted on May 14th by Sue | currently 1 comment Rebalancing means getting back to the things that nurture me physically, emotionally and spiritually, whether it means returning to lifelong joys or adding something yet untried. Change happens over and over but each time it is different. This time, the change feels bigger and more challenging for me. I willingly work it to shed those cobwebs that can grab hold and stick to me. (more)

Gratitude…

Posted on May 6th by Susanne | currently 16 comments During my first weeks and month in sobriety, I kept hearing people say that they were “grateful recovering alcoholics.” How can be anybody be grateful to be an alcoholic? I didn't understand the word. I was definitely NOT grateful to be an alcoholic. I could not drink or do drugs anymore and I had to sit in those meetings and go to treatment. I did it because it saved my life, but I AM NOT GRATEFUL for it! (more)

_____ Killed the Cat

Posted on May 1st by Jordan | currently 7 comments Curiosity killed the cat. I’m sure everyone has heard this proverb before. It might be a little unclear as to how the saying originated, but the meaning of the saying is pretty straightforward. Unneeded research or investigation is what killed our furry, feline friend. Research or investigation into what, you ask? It could be anything. I decided to examine this proverb by assigning some real life issues to the situation. (more)

Change is the Only Constant

Posted on April 22nd by Vanessa | currently 2 comments Making a decision to enter into recovery is a warrior's path. Scars left from years of abuse and mindless addictive behavior can surface and help bring you into an awareness of who you actually are. Finally seeing the light can be a harsh reality check for a warrior on the path to healing. (more)