Recovery and Resetting our Moral Compass
When I was active in my addiction and alcoholism, I never cared much about anything — other than my own wants and needs. The word selfish does not come close...
Read MoreWhen I was active in my addiction and alcoholism, I never cared much about anything — other than my own wants and needs. The word selfish does not come close...
Read MoreBy Barbara Nicholson Brown While the stigma surrounding addiction still prevails, I’ve witnessed tremendous positive changes in how addiction and alcoholism is perceived, and you may have too. One thing...
Read MoreThis month as I celebrate 31 years clean and sober, I am still in awe and very grateful. Never in my wildest dreams did I think sobriety would take me...
Read MoreBack in 1991, my late husband Bill was two years sober and beginning his life over at the age of 47 — after years and years of living the high...
Read MoreBy Barbara Nicholson-Brown I’ve never been the most patient person in the world, yet the pandemic has taught me be still when I most wanted to move about. With all...
Read MoreHow do we love ourselves and why does it matter? Self-love means we accept ourselves completely; flaws and all, treating ourselves with kindness, respect, and nurture our personal growth. As...
Read MoreBy Barbara Nicholson Brown Yay it’s over, 2020 has finally ended! Even as we gear up to a new slate, many of us are left feeling confused, empty, stressed, or...
Read MoreThis was the year unlike any other. We faced challenges and drastic changes to our everyday life, we were told to stay at home, mask up when out in public,...
Read MoreCelebrating Recovery Month 2020 Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for mental and substance use disorders, celebrates people in recovery, lauds the contributions of treatment...
Read MoreFor the last six weeks or so we’ve been stopped in our tracks, which now feels like forever. What we knew previously is evolving into “the new normal,” and we...
Read MoreIn the midst of this health crisis we all know the common-sense measures involved in keeping our selves and our loved ones safe. But this virus is not an excuse...
Read MoreDear Friends of the Recovery Community: To all who are tirelessly working with clients though these extremely difficult times, we thank you for your commitment to serving those who continue...
Read MoreThere is always something new to discover about staying on the recovery road. On this journey the awareness we gain never ends, if we pay close attention. The goal is...
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