Asking for forgiveness from family and friends can be difficult, but it is an important part of your recovery to help in the healing process. Not everyone is going to be willing to give their forgiveness for your behavior and actions while struggling with addiction. This can be a hard and painful aspect of recovery…
Recovery is a rewarding yet challenging time in your life. It is the start of your new sober lifestyle. The right support system will greatly increase your chances of succeeding and maintaining your sobriety. This support system can include a sponsor. You can find a sponsor online, through meetings, and with the help of your…
When a person is struggling with addiction, it can throw their life into a state of chaos. Everything becomes unbalanced. Unfortunately, it is not just their life that is impacted by the disease of addiction. Addiction is often described as a family disease. Significant others, children, and extended family members are often negatively affected. If…
The family unit is often recognized as a person’s main source of learning as they develop and mature from infancy into adulthood. Families become the first place where a child learns how to manage their emotions and communicate with others. However, it is important to recognize that there is no such thing as a “perfect”…