When you hear the words “childhood memories,” most people think of happy, carefree days spent laughing and playing. For too many people, however, those types of memories may have been limited or may not have existed at all. There are those warm, happy childhood memories,...
Fear of failure can keep you from achieving your goals, but fear of success can actually threaten your long-term recovery. Why are some people afraid to succeed? What does a successful recovery look like, and why is that so frightening for some people? What fears...
In sports, sometimes scoring a point or two or winning a single game is enough to establish your spot on the team. In recovery, though, you need to earn your place again every single day by establishing and keeping your daily routines. Recovery is like...
The behaviors associated with addiction often lead to guilt, shame, and regret. You may even have shame surrounding your addiction itself. Simply becoming sober does not make the guilt, shame, and regret disappear. You will need to learn to forgive yourself to heal from that...