by Cheryl Cirelli | Feb 13, 2025 | Recovery
When you were actively using substances, your daily life may have been filled with unhealthy routines—skipping meals, sleeping irregularly, neglecting self-care, and prioritizing substance use over everything else. Now that you are in recovery, it’s time to...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Feb 7, 2025 | Recovery, Addiction Recovery
Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet demanding experiences in life, and when you’re in recovery, it can feel even more challenging. Balancing the responsibility of raising children with the commitment to your sobriety requires patience, self-awareness, and...
by Twin Lakes | Jan 28, 2025 | Recovery
Keeping your side of the street clean in recovery is a foundational principle in 12-step programs. Through the steps, we learn that we had a part in many of the things that happened in our lives. Not blaming others for our circumstances is a common lesson in 12-step...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Jan 16, 2025 | Mental Health, Recovery
Recovery is a journey that tests your strength, resilience, and ability to face life’s challenges. Throughout your journey, it is essential to have tools to help you stay grounded and centered—and one of the most transformative tools is mindfulness. Mindfulness is...
by Cheryl Cirelli | Dec 5, 2024 | Addiction, Mental Health, Recovery
The holidays are filled with expectations and memories, but if you are in recovery, they can also bring unique challenges. If past holidays were marked by overindulgence or difficult emotions, it’s only natural that these seasons come with mixed feelings. In recovery,...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Oct 3, 2024 | Addiction, Mental Health, Recovery
The traditional dictionary definition of making amends is to “correct a mistake that one has made or a bad situation one has caused.” This is a frequent topic of discussion for people once addicted to alcohol or drugs. One vital point often discussed is...
