Decisions. Is it a wing or a weight?

People in recovery are often careful about the choices they make. They know firsthand how a single bad decision can affect their lives. We often hear words like “vigilance” in our banter. Some people have drawn clear lines. Things are very black and white to them....

When reality sets in

“We admitted we were powerless…” If drinking “adult beverages” consistently makes you act like anything but… an adult… you may want to reconsider your relationship with said beverages. Signs begin to present themselves when a person’s relationship with alcohol and...

Thinking that “slip” all the way through

You’ve probably heard some super-dreadful stories about relapse. Bob had 2 years and he relapsed. He took one drink went down hard. He lost everything all over again. And this time he lost his wife for good. We’ve all heard those stories. Or maybe you heard that a...

Your biggest day ever

It’s not just important. It’s more than special. It’s sacred. Your sobriety and/or clean date, the day you finally said no to substances and yes to recovery, is the most sacred day of your life. The root word for significant is sign. Your big day is a sign to you and...