November 24, 2017, began my 42nd year of continuous addiction recovery. What a life. I love it. In my 3rd month of recovery–January 1977–I was
Category: Addiction
Addiction Recovery Means Accepting Our Helplessness
“We don’t want to feel helpless, so we use fear, anger, addiction, or unbridled sexuality to block out our helpless feelings. The fact is that
Jane Middelton-Moz: ACA Therapist and Author
Jane Middelton-Moz is the child of an alcoholic and has devoted her life to helping other Adult Children of Alcoholics. From the Middelton-Moz Institute–Meet Jane
Gabor Mate: Addiction and Trauma Therapist and Author
At the heart of Dr. Gabon Mate’s life work is the following question: “The question is never “Why the addiction?” but “Why the pain?” The research
Until You Find and Heal Your Core Issue, You Will Keep Repeating the Pattern
Success in changing your core belief takes time. Adopt a schedule to change. One thought per day may be a good beginning. Don’t start on
The Events That Enabled Me to See My Addiction
“We don’t receive wisdom, we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us.” Marcel Proust
You Tube Offers Many Resources About Addiction Recovery
You Tube has a wealth of resources for those interested in addiction recovery. I have listed several that I have enjoyed and hope you will
Families Struggling With Addiction Need Resources To Help Themselves and Others
Having begun my healing in 1976, I have seen many families excited at the prospect of healing for their loved ones only to have to
The Double Whammy is Addiction and Depression Recovery
I am beginning to see that all my troubles have their root in a habitual and absolute dependence upon my personal prestige, security, and romantic
Learning to Save Yourself While Helping Others in Addiction
Tough love has many interpretations. I am going to repost the best posts I’ve found about this topic on Tuesdays. Many times I include 2-3
