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Life in recovery isn't easy but you don't have to tackle it alone. We have tips on how to keep sobriety fresh, fun and always inspiring.

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3 Gifts My Former Drinking Habit Gave Me

By Caitlin Thiede

If you have alcohol abuse problems, don’t continue giving your power away to the thing that's hurting you. Continue Reading

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The Law of Attraction for Treating Addiction

By Dominica Applegate Dominica Applegate has worked in the mental health field for 12 years before launching her own business as a writer. She earned her Master's in Counseling from Liberty Universit

The law of attraction asserts that you attract the same kind of energy you put out. Continue Reading

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5 Normal Feelings You'll Have in Early Sobriety

By Toshia Humphries Toshia Humphries is a Texan freelance writer, artist, and life coach and possesses three degrees in counseling and psychology, focusing on addictions and women’s studies.

These uncomfortable experiences and feelings are totally normal in early sobriety. Continue Reading

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5 Reasons Working on Your Inner Child is Crucial to Recovery

By Toshia Humphries Toshia Humphries is a Texan freelance writer, artist, and life coach and possesses three degrees in counseling and psychology, focusing on addictions and women’s studies.

In active addiction, the inner child is neglected, abused and/or exploited. In other words, in active addiction you become your... Continue Reading

The Powerful Role of Hypnosis in Recovery

By Tess Chedsey

While the field of hypnotherapy still lacks further scientific research, the benefits it brings to some people is reason not to... Continue Reading

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The Best Way to Create Lasting Change Within Yourself

By Caitlin Thiede

Confronting yourself means becoming a victor over your thoughts and emotions. Continue Reading

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A Recovery Checklist to Ring in the New Year

By Toshia Humphries Toshia Humphries is a Texan freelance writer, artist, and life coach and possesses three degrees in counseling and psychology, focusing on addictions and women’s studies.

As the year comes to a close, make it a priority to assess your recovery, patch up any holes in your plan, and strengthen yours... Continue Reading

The Dark Night of the Soul: Things to Remember When Addiction Recovery Feels as Bad as Rock Bottom

By Toshia Humphries Toshia Humphries is a Texan freelance writer, artist, and life coach and possesses three degrees in counseling and psychology, focusing on addictions and women’s studies.

Just as rock bottom becomes a catalyst for recovery, the dark night of the soul is part of our personal evolution and is nothin... Continue Reading

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5 Powerful Reinforcements for Long-Term Recovery

By Tori Utley Tori Utley is an entrepreneur working jointly in technology innovation and addiction recovery, holding her license as an alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) in Minnesota.

Relying on incentives or rewards only produce short-term success and, over an extended period of time, can actually increase th... Continue Reading

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How to Stop Your Past From Shaping Your Future

By Caitlin Thiede

Where you start does NOT determine where you end up. Continue Reading

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The Real Reason Why We Self-Sabotage

By Caitlin Thiede

By accepting events, feelings, thoughts, and people as they are, we're free from being controlled by them. Continue Reading

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The Scary Truth About Being Sober

By Caitlin Thiede

Sobriety means sitting in excruciating discomfort because you're becoming in tune with yourself. Continue Reading

grateful recovering addict

3 Ways to Practice Gratitude for a Successful Recovery

By Toshia Humphries Toshia Humphries is a Texan freelance writer, artist, and life coach and possesses three degrees in counseling and psychology, focusing on addictions and women’s studies.

So how does one practice gratitude daily? Here are 3 ways to focus on the positive aspects of life. Continue Reading

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3 Things That Helped Me in My First Four Months of Recovery

By Christopher McSpadden

One writer shares some key life adjustments he had to make during his first few months in recovery. Continue Reading

active addict keeping secrets

How Keeping Secrets Can Harm Your Recovery

By Dominica Applegate Dominica Applegate has worked in the mental health field for 12 years before launching her own business as a writer. She earned her Master's in Counseling from Liberty Universit

If you are holding onto secrets you're feeling guilty about, perhaps it’s time to think about coming clean. Continue Reading

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