There is no shortage of misconceptions and hurt feelings swirling about when it comes to 12-step based recovery versus recovery from other substances such as opiates that extols the virtues of medication-assisted therapy (MAT). It doesn’t take but a few minutes of...
People find recovery in a number of ways, but the recipe that has worked for me over the past twenty-nine years remains unchanged: Prayer, twelve-step meetings, working with other women, a morning program to start my day, and nature. I never realized how important...
It may be a skosh early for Christmas bulbs and lights, but it’s not too early to devise a game strategy on how you plan to deal with all the people and festivities that will vie for your time, and if you allow, maybe even steal your peace. As the holidays bear...
Too often there are deeper reasons why so many people flock to the bar after work or insist on drinks while cooking, lunching, brunching, or when curled up in a blanket to languish away the day on the couch—the bottomless glass of wine or cocktail as much a part of...
Can you quit drinking while living with someone who still drinks? Hell, yes, you can. Is it ideal? No. No, it’s not an ideal situation, but it can be done and I’m living proof, as are many others who have figured out how to juggle the two opposing worlds of an...
Holiday Drinking: The Green Light That Doesn’t Turn Red Again Until New Year’s Day The span between Thanksgiving and New Year’s can be a challenging time for those who are trying to get sober, stay sober and even for those who want enjoy the holidays...
