Addiction & the family
Addiction
It is no secret addiction affects not only the addict, but also their families and friends. Essentially anyone close to the addict, motivated to offer support and help, can be impacted. There are numerous places anyone can turn…
Recovery
Going Beyond Recovery to Build a Better Normal
Webster’s definition of recovery has always left me feeling uninspired: “A return to a normal condition.” This definition is good enough for most purposes—when we recover from a hip replacement,…
Reflection
“"Reflect upon your present blessings—of which every man has many—not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some." --Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Writings Taking Time for Reflection Taking…