We start a new diet or join a fitness club or enroll in a class, and before we know it our enthusiasm fades and the stress ramps up. Flannery O’Connor said that her stories were about “the offer of grace typically refused.” Might I suggest that this Christmas is a moment of grace. All human […]
Category Archives: Sober living
Spirituality is an individual, personal journey focused on self-discovery and the search for a greater sense of purpose. It emphasizes personal beliefs and practices, allowing individuals to explore what resonates with them on a deeper level. This can be especially significant for those who have faced negative experiences with organized religion. This awakening can lead […]
When you become addicted to alcohol or a drug, you have crossed a line; there is something in you that makes you predisposed to the likelihood of this happening again. Addiction is a progressive illness of the mind and body and over any given period of time the sufferer will always get worse, never better. […]
After months or years of substance use, people become accustomed to having their emotions dampened or heightened artificially. When they achieve sobriety, their moods begin to shift back to “normal.” For a time, this transition back to normalcy can feel like a roller coaster ride. If you are able to attend support meetings and engage […]