These days, it’s not often that you come across someone with no social media presence. It seems everyone is connected, and everyone knows everyone else’s business. Social media is a bit of a double-edge sword, in that it has the power to connect people, but it also has the ability make us feel isolated. Connection is a critical piece of …
You might be an addict or alcoholic if your ego is inflated to the size of a football stadium. It’s the inflated sense of self that can be your biggest enemy. If you think you’re different from the person sitting next to you at a 12-Step meeting, you need to check your ego at the door. If you’re too proud …
For addicts and alcoholics, the act of lying appears to come naturally. In active addiction, our loved ones don’t trust us, and well, neither does anyone else. We tell the truth so infrequently, that people just assume we’re lying when our mouths open. They are right to be cautious; the disease of addiction is not to be trusted. It is …
If you’ve finally decided to enter treatment for your addiction, congratulations! With treatment, you will soon learn how to live without the use of drugs, alcohol, and compulsive behaviors. In a short time, you’ll find that you’re no longer a sick and suffering addict, but a person who is learning to get well – and stay well. Early in our …
