Recovery is something you should take pride in. You’ve taken the steps to overcome addiction, tackled your struggle head-on, and you’re winning. The only problem…
We’re surrounded by rape culture. It’s what shames women and men into hiding the invasive, soul-crushing horrors that befall them behind closed doors. The patriarchy…
People can sometimes interpret their addiction as a phase and not a disease. This might result in a relapse. Why is it a disease? Addiction is just…
Whether you went through recovery before or in the middle of school, it will be a hard transition back. You should be prepared with a…
We’ve all heard the ignorant line dripping with condescension, “Oooh, poor baby, was that a trigger for you? Grow up and deal with it! The…
Hobbies are a great way to stay clean and sober. They provide the kind of distraction that addicts need to work on their recovery rather…
What’s the Difference? Inpatient refers to patients that are admitted to a rehabilitation center. They do on-site groups, meetings, follow-ups, counseling, and look after you and your…
“Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go.” —Hermann Hesse As the author of cerebral works like Der…
It’s not the end of the world if you’re single, sober and dreading Valentine’s Day. What is there to do, anyway? Well, hopefully, I can…
When a friend tells you about their addiction, your brain will probably do some flips of confusion in your head. “What do I do? How do I…