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The Shadow Work in Addiction Recovery

Deep in the unspeakable recesses of each person’s mind lie fundamental thoughts spurring action, memory, and habit. Though there are many different motivations behind …

Who Deserves Second Chances, and Who Sets the Standards?

Forgiveness takes on a spectrum of meanings that shape personality in unexpected ways. While many preach free and infinite forgiveness, some opt …

Staying sober entails some pretty big asks: self-love, honesty, accountability, patience, and independence. Accompanying many of these asks — but independence in particular …

Sometimes Inaction Is the Right Action

Staying alone with one’s thoughts becomes an exercise of mindfulness when in the presence of alcohol and/or use disorder. A 2010 study …

Addiction takes a toll on the mind and body — namely, the digestive system. Gut health impacts overall well-being in numerous ways, …

Even when the risks are abundantly clear. Even when a loved one appears unchanged from the outside looking in. Even with years …

You’ve been there before — the desire to use storms back with a vengeance, leaving the recovering individual in a double bind. …

Maintaining a relationship through recovery from alcohol and/or substance use disorder takes hard work, effective communication, and explicit boundaries. As important as …