The recovery world is very opinionated when it comes to 12 Step programs. The 12 Steps really and truly help some people. Others are lukewarm…
For as long as programs like AA have been around, anonymity has been endorsed as the best way to ensure safety and comfort to recovering…
AA meetings play an important role in recovery because they offer physical and emotional support. A lot of people have a positive outlook on AA…
We all have those nights where the neighbors are too loud or anxiety over a morning work meeting keeps us awake. Sleepless nights aren’t an…
“CPS is here. They’re going to take the kids!” These are the words I slurred into the phone to my ex-husband as Child Protective Services…
In most cases, your significant other, your friends, and your family should all directly support you and build you up. It’s important that friends and…
Being a single parent can have a whirlwind of stress. Raising a child of your own all by yourself… it can be extremely stressful. But,…
Pregnancy should be an amazing and awakening experience. It just goes to show us how incredible the human body is. I mean, you’re growing and…
You’ve been down this road before- you know you need help, but it’s never worked. You’ve burned bridges with the people who you think could…
Early recovery can bring so many confusing, new and weird challenges. And the fact that you can’t fall back to drugs or alcohol is even…