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10 Smartass Responses to Give When Someone Questions Your Sobriety

By Kasey Cook

Next time someone tries to make light of your commitment to sobriety, go ahead and try any of these responses. Continue Reading

Ego of active addict with King Baby Syndrome throws a tantrum

Saying ‘No’ to Your Ego

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.

Typically speaking, active addicts struggle with a great deal of what some helping professionals term “King Baby Syndrome.” Continue Reading

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The Power of Making a Public Commitment

By Audrey Beim

A public commitment is an effective action that demonstrates there is no longer a need to deny or make excuses for the destruct... Continue Reading

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4 Negative Assumptions That are Disproved in Recovery

By Nina Bradshaw Nina Bradshaw is a professionally qualified social worker and therapist in the UK. She earned a Master's Degree in Personality Disorder Studies, a Master's Degree in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a Master's Degree in Sociology/Social Policy/Social Work.

During active addiction and early recovery, it may be difficult to think of how we will cope without our drink or drug. But as ... Continue Reading

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12 Spiritual Recovery Books Recommended By Our Community

By SoberRecovery, Staff Writer

Our forum members share their favorite book titles. Continue Reading

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5 Powerful Mantras to Use When Starting 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

Similar to an antivirus software for your computer, repeating a mantra to yourself helps clear your mind of negative thoughts s... Continue Reading

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The Power of Hope in Recovery

By Audrey Beim

Sources of hope for the addict can be found in various places. Continue Reading

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4 Top Reasons Why People Get Sober

By Rose Lockinger

Each of these scenarios can constitute as "hitting bottom." Continue Reading

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Why “Progress Not Perfection” is Key to a Successful 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.

Just as with recovery from any traumatic injury, surgery or disease, successful recovery from addiction is about making progres... Continue Reading

Success, SunLife and Sobriety: The Journey of Khalil Rafati

By Audrey Beim

Nearly a decade ago, Rafati decided to make one simple lifestyle change that later carved out a whole new reason to live. Continue Reading

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Is Childhood Trauma Driving Your Substance Use? How to Break Free

By Joe Koelzer

Since most people’s addictions find their roots in unresolved mental and emotional issues, healing from trauma is a vital compo... Continue Reading

Broken and Bleeding: Emotional Trauma and Substance Use Disorder

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.

In adulthood, it is necessary to become empowered and take the necessary steps to treat these unhealed emotional breaks and lac... Continue Reading

25 Things You'd Never Expect to Be Like Recovery

By Tess Chedsey

It's not hard to compare recovery to many other things in life. Here are 25 day-to-day items and activities that remind us of o... Continue Reading

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11 Quotes About Addiction From Notable Figures

By Donn Gruta

Addiction is an age-old disease can affect anyone from all walks of life. Here are some noteworthy lines that continue to reson... Continue Reading

4 Ways to Simplify Your Recovery Plan

By Benhilda Chanetsa

A simplified recovery plan helps you guard against procrastination. Without one you might not get anything done. Continue Reading

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