You’ve probably heard it said, and have maybe spoken the words yourself, I am my own worst critic.” A negative internal running commentary contributes to a lack of confidence and low self-worth in man
Recovery from addiction is often compared to a journey where you meet new people, rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit, and learn new things about yourself that give you hope for the future. But lik
The older adult population is growing by leaps and bounds. Dramatic lifestyle changes, along with growing health problems, have led many to turn to alcohol, prescription painkillers and marijuana to m
By sharing the realities they never expected their families to face, mothers of addicted and alcoholic children support each other through experiences that can only be feared and imagined by others. B
Does your family suffer from “affluenza” exhaustion? Are you confused by the “Me! ME! ME!!!” attitude of your child? Whether your child is six, sixteen, or thirty-six years old
Twelve Step programs can sometimes be intimidating. Before you walk into that meeting, you want to know the scoop and what it’s really like to work a Twelve Step recovery program. Michael Grauba
Muchos de nosotros confundimos la infatuación y la obsesión con el amor verdadero. Las dos edicions previas de ¿Es amor o es adicción? han ayudado a mucha gente a encontrar el camino a partir de las t
Take Good Care captures the subtle differences that characterize how and why people care for each other. By gaining the insight needed for honesty and compassion in balanced relationships, we learn ho
Brenda Wilhelmson was like a lot of women in her neighborhood. She had a husband and two children. She was educated and made a good living as a writer. She had a vibrant social life with a tight circl
Like many alcoholics and addicts, when John R. began his recovery at age seventeen, he was given a Big Book. At first he was reluctant to wade through the old-fashioned language and the stories about
Eat healthy. Exercise. Quit smoking. Cut down on drinking. Reduce stress.Changing unhealthy behaviors is easier said than done. If you’re like most of us, you have already made repeated attempts to ch
Since childhood, our experiences and interactions have shaped the running narrative of who we are and how we view ourselves. When those interactions are painful, many of us have a tendency to internal
Nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. It works when other activities fail. This is our twelfth suggestion: Carry this message to other alcoholics!
An important part of the recovery journey is exploring what it means to have an intimate relationship in sobriety. Many of us have never experienced sex in a healthy relationship without being numbed
Stress is a normal part of life: work pressures, family expectations, even recreational activities can become demanding. Activities to help prevent stress--like meditation, yoga, or exercise--are bene
Whether it’s a dish of ice cream, a glass of wine at the end of a long day, or picking at your clothes when you’re bored, everyone experiences cravings. Most are harmless, but for some, cravings can b
When Drop the Rock: Removing Character Defects was first published in 1999, it quickly became the standard resource for working Steps 6 and 7, two of the most challenging of the Twelve Steps for many
One woman’s startling firsthand account of her struggle to protect her children while facing the man she married, a combat veteran plagued by addiction, rage, and depression born from PTSD.Sharlene pe
Addiction and recovery insider and expert William C. Moyers answers the question ?Now what?” for addicts and their loved ones along every step of their journey through contemplation, intervention, tre
When the best option is to let go of the life you planned for yourself and find a new path, a world of possibilities can surprisingly open up. Learn whether it is time to let go, and if so, how to mov
