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Life in recovery isn't easy but you don't have to tackle it alone. We have tips on how to keep sobriety fresh, fun and always inspiring.

How to Prepare Yourself for Life Outside the Cocoon of Treatment

By Lyn Geist Lyn has years of experience relating to addiction and recovery. She earned her Master's of Social Work (MSW) and also a Masters of Arts (MA) in psychology and social work from California State University-Sacramento.

By having a plan before leaving treatment, you will know what steps to take to protect your sobriety and continue in recovery w... Continue Reading

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5 Easy Steps to Creating More Structure in Your Life

By Heather Adams

Keep in mind the benefits of adding order to your life: a calmer mind, a more relaxed body, and an easier path to recovery. Continue Reading

Recovering addict contemplates the true meaning of recovery

What is the True Meaning of Recovery?

By Lyn Geist Lyn has years of experience relating to addiction and recovery. She earned her Master's of Social Work (MSW) and also a Masters of Arts (MA) in psychology and social work from California State University-Sacramento.

It is much more than just being sober. Continue Reading

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How Tai Chi Helped Me Find My Strength

By Colleen Marlett

One writer shares how Tai Chi played an important role in her own recovery from her loved one's addiction disease. Continue Reading

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5 Assumptions About Recovery That You've Got All Wrong

By Toshia Humphries Toshia Humphries is a Texan freelance writer, artist, and life coach and possesses three degrees in counseling and psychology, focusing on addictions and women’s studies.

Stop buying into your ego's lies and discover the truth for yourself. Continue Reading

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How to Find Healing as an Adult Child of an Addict

By Toshia Humphries Toshia Humphries is a Texan freelance writer, artist, and life coach and possesses three degrees in counseling and psychology, focusing on addictions and women’s studies.

Children need love and acceptance and the sense of belonging and emotional security that comes with those two things. Continue Reading

How to Handle Addiction Recovery When You're an Introvert

By Benhilda Chanetsa

If you're an introvert, you might find recovery especially difficult. You may have covered up your introversion by drinking and... Continue Reading

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The 5 S’s That Launch Your Recovery Journey

By Toshia Humphries Toshia Humphries is a Texan freelance writer, artist, and life coach and possesses three degrees in counseling and psychology, focusing on addictions and women’s studies.

It may be a shock to learn that your painful experience in detox is merely the tip of the iceberg, but it's true. Your journey ... Continue Reading

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4 Ways to Keep Your Feelings in Check

By Audrey Beim

It is crucial to develop new responses and find alternatives other than drugs or alcohol to regulate one’s emotions. Continue Reading

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3 Ways to Kick Fear in the Butt and Succeed at Addiction Recovery

By Toshia Humphries Toshia Humphries is a Texan freelance writer, artist, and life coach and possesses three degrees in counseling and psychology, focusing on addictions and women’s studies.

Learning how to prevent fear from kicking in and reigning it in when it becomes overwhelming are crucial survival techniques fo... Continue Reading

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5 Ways You Can Start Loving Yourself Today

By Toshia Humphries Toshia Humphries is a Texan freelance writer, artist, and life coach and possesses three degrees in counseling and psychology, focusing on addictions and women’s studies.

For anyone in recovery, learning to love yourself is key in preventing relapses. Continue Reading

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The Best Way to Handle Failure

By Audrey Beim

No matter how big or small of a mess up, here are 4 things you can do to help turn your thought process around and keep yoursel... Continue Reading

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How to Manage Pain as a Recovering Addict

By Elizabeth Seward

Doctors are put in a difficult position when they need to treat a chronic pain patient who has a history of painkiller addiction. Continue Reading

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How a Spiritual Counselor Can Reinforce Your Recovery

By Dominica Applegate Dominica Applegate has worked in the mental health field for 12 years before launching her own business as a writer. She earned her Master's in Counseling from Liberty Universit

If you're getting a tug from deep inside, longing for some sort of spiritual vision or purpose in your life, going to see a spi... Continue Reading

Man develops relationship with his higher power through prayer

5 Ways to Build a Relationship with Your Higher Power

By Flower B

One of the greatest gifts in recovery is learning to rely upon a Higher Power. If this is a new concept to you and you don’t kn... Continue Reading

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