Relationships
Find out how to navigate the relationships in recovery. From romance to broken friendships, we have tips on how to move forward in a healthy way.
A Lifelong Courtship: 4 Steps to Enjoying Your Own Company
By Donn GrutaWhile it's wonderful to have another person cherish you on this holiday, the most important relationship to have is still the o... Continue Reading
While it's wonderful to have another person cherish you on this holiday, the most important relationship to have is still the o... Continue Reading
3 Questions to Ask Yourself if You’re Struggling with Relationship Challenges
By Joanne ChuLori Jean, a certified relationship coach, unveils the three most important questions to ask yourself if you're struggling with... Continue Reading
Lori Jean, a certified relationship coach, unveils the three most important questions to ask yourself if you're struggling with... Continue Reading
The Most Toxic Relationship You Have May Be Yourself
By Toshia HumphriesThe most abusive nature that these individuals are familiar with is typically exhibited in the way they treat themselves. Continue Reading
The most abusive nature that these individuals are familiar with is typically exhibited in the way they treat themselves. Continue Reading
Explaining the “Come Here, Go Away” Dynamic in Adult Children of Addicts
By Toshia HumphriesNot all adult children of addicts have the same experiences, but experts say they all seem to share the same inability to provi... Continue Reading
Not all adult children of addicts have the same experiences, but experts say they all seem to share the same inability to provi... Continue Reading
4 Basic Attributes of a True Friend
By Dominica ApplegateNow that you're in recovery, your friendships may take on a new meaning or you may find yourself seeking new friends. Here are ... Continue Reading
Now that you're in recovery, your friendships may take on a new meaning or you may find yourself seeking new friends. Here are ... Continue Reading
13 Jokes Only Codependents Will Understand
By Dominica ApplegateIt's time to lighten things up. Here are 13 highly relatable jokes only those struggling with codependency will understand. Continue Reading
It's time to lighten things up. Here are 13 highly relatable jokes only those struggling with codependency will understand. Continue Reading
7 Facts About Relationship Abuse and How You Can Break Free
By Malini BhatiaAbuse can mean many things and can take on many forms. At its basic nature, abuse really means one thing—the need to control du... Continue Reading
Abuse can mean many things and can take on many forms. At its basic nature, abuse really means one thing—the need to control du... Continue Reading
5 Ways to Tactfully Verbalize Boundaries
By Nina BradshawSaying "no" isn't always easy. Here are 5 quick and simple strategies to help you send a clear message when trying to establish... Continue Reading
Saying "no" isn't always easy. Here are 5 quick and simple strategies to help you send a clear message when trying to establish... Continue Reading
6 Steps to Regain Your Children's Trust in Recovery
By Benhilda ChanetsaYour addiction spurred a long self-absorption phase, possibly causing distress in your children. Here are 6 adjustments you may... Continue Reading
Your addiction spurred a long self-absorption phase, possibly causing distress in your children. Here are 6 adjustments you may... Continue Reading
5 Types of People to Stay Away From for Sobriety's Sake
By Dominica ApplegateTo maintain your sobriety, you may have to cut ties with negative eople. Here are 5 personalities to stay away from as you stri... Continue Reading
To maintain your sobriety, you may have to cut ties with negative eople. Here are 5 personalities to stay away from as you stri... Continue Reading
Identifying Those Who Support Your Recovery
By Elizabeth SewardSurrounding yourself with people who support your recovery is an important part of staying clean. Learn how to identify those w... Continue Reading
Surrounding yourself with people who support your recovery is an important part of staying clean. Learn how to identify those w... Continue Reading
Is Human Connection the Answer to Addiction Recovery?
By Dominica ApplegateThere's a new theory gaining popularity about why so many people are addicted to things like booze, drugs, sex, food, etc. and ... Continue Reading
There's a new theory gaining popularity about why so many people are addicted to things like booze, drugs, sex, food, etc. and ... Continue Reading
Creating Boundaries with Well-Intentioned Family and Friends
By Elizabeth SewardWith a little bit of intentional and results-oriented communication, you should be able to come to a point of resolution with b... Continue Reading
With a little bit of intentional and results-oriented communication, you should be able to come to a point of resolution with b... Continue Reading
How to Recover From a Breakup, the Healthy Way
By Cynthia AdeniyiThe days following a major split can be particularly tough for those in recovery, when it's tempting to drown one's sorrows in ... Continue Reading
The days following a major split can be particularly tough for those in recovery, when it's tempting to drown one's sorrows in ... Continue Reading
5 Truths I Learned About Others After Recovery
By Chris WeldonAfter returning from months of therapy, some relationships with family members may take a while to get back to normal. These 5 ... Continue Reading
After returning from months of therapy, some relationships with family members may take a while to get back to normal. These 5 ... Continue Reading