Publisher’s Note: A Grateful State of Mind
A Grateful State of Mind Am I always in a grateful state of mind? Honest answer, no. But before my journey in recovery began — gratitude was a foreign concept....
Read MoreA Grateful State of Mind Am I always in a grateful state of mind? Honest answer, no. But before my journey in recovery began — gratitude was a foreign concept....
Read MoreBringing Recovery to the Light Growing up, my family never openly discussed topics like mental health, alcoholism, drug use, suicide, prevention, or recovery. We lived with alcoholism, but even saying...
Read MoreRecovery Month is a testament to the power of community, support, and hope. Addiction is a complex disease, but progress continues to be made to help break down the stigma....
Read MoreHonesty — it’s the absolute essential ingredient to maintaining my sobriety. When I was using, lying was second nature, even though I was never particularly good at it. As a...
Read MoreKeeping Recovery Real When I first stepped into “trying this sobriety thing”, it did not feel like freedom during the first few days and weeks. But as the fog slowly...
Read More12 steps to 35 years On the 17th of this month, I’ll be 35 years without a drink or drug. None of this would be possible without my Higher Power,...
Read MorePublisher’s Note: Our Mental Wellness By Barbara Nicholson Brown The need to have open conversations about our mental health has never been greater. And while May is designated as...
Read MorePublisher’s Note: The Gift that Keeps on Giving Barbara Nicholson Brown While I’d like to believe I’m in complete unwavering gratitude all the time —I’m not. I’m a work...
Read MorePublisher’s Note Was it Grace? By Barbara Nicholson Brown Addiction defined my life for 24 years. Much of my existence revolved around getting to the next drink, a desperate...
Read MorePublisher’s Note: The Strength and Power of Love By Barbara Nicholson Brown The month of February is dedicated to celebrating love in all of its forms. From romantic love,...
Read MorePublisher’s Note: By Barbara Nicholson Brown Thank you Dina With a heavy heart I begin this new year column by remembering the passing of my very dear friend,...
Read MorePublisher’s Note: Miracles Await By Barbara Nicholson-Brown barb@togetheraz.com Being part of the growing community of addiction awareness, advocacy, and prevention has given my life profound meaning. Early in sobriety...
Read MorePublisher’s Note By Barbara Nicholson Brown Before my journey in recovery began, gratitude was a foreign concept. With a victim mindset, my view of the world was distorted. I...
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