
Life After Relapse: How to Start Over…Again
by Renee W. Although I’ve had a handful of relapses, one will be cemented into my memory forever. Around three and a half years of

by Renee W. Although I’ve had a handful of relapses, one will be cemented into my memory forever. Around three and a half years of

Having difficult conversations is never easy – this is especially true for the people we love, particularly when we suspect they may have a problem

“Unforgiveness is like drinking poison yourself and waiting for the other person to die.” You may have heard variations of this quote from Marianne Williamson in

by Renee W. My first stretch of sobriety lasted for three years and (almost) four months. 1,231 days, to be exact, and I only know

Feeling lonely is common, especially amidst a global pandemic. No one is immune to feeling isolated from time to time, but what if it becomes

by Renee W. I knew I desperately needed help, but deep down, I wasn’t ready to give up my addiction. I didn’t know how I

Although certain medications commonly used to combat the symptoms of mental health conditions such as anxiety, panic disorder and depression can be extremely effective, it

Here is one fact in recovery: quitting drugs or alcohol is the pivotal first step of sobriety. After all, you have to quit first. Then

Myth: Boundaries are walls we put up to keep others away. Contrary to the popular myth, boundaries are not a wall to keep others out.