4 Lessons I Learned After Relapse
4 Lessons I Learned After Relapse The word relapse often carries a deep, negative association when it comes to drug & alcohol addiction. Feelings of shame, regret, failure & guilt can keep a person who relapsed stuck in the cycle of addiction. Today, I know...
My First Relapse: The Importance of Honesty
My First Relapse: The Importance of Honesty At 27 years old, I am in treatment for the very first time. I have tried to quit using pills on my own, but I find it nearly impossible. I can quit some drugs, but I can’t quit others. If I stop using my opiate pills, I keep...
Restarting After A Relapse
Restarting After A Relapse Relapsing from a substance use disorder (SUD) can leave you feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or unsure about what to do next. If you’re reading this after a recent slip or relapse, you’re already taking an important step. You haven’t lost...
5 Things I Don’t Miss About Drinking
When I was trying to stop drinking, I never thought about what NOT drinking would be like. We live in a culture that glorifies alcohol use. I am a woman and as I scroll my social media timelines today – I see all sorts of women posting meme’s about how fun drinking is...
Letter from an Addicted Daughter: The Difficulty In Loving Me
Dear Mom and Dad,I wake up every day and the first thing on my mind is getting high. I can’t stand to be in my own skin any longer. If I feel for too long, I shrivel up inside. I can’t feel this pain. I have to escape it and be rid of it and the only way I know how to...
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