I used to think I was indestructible, recovery has taught me otherwise and allowed me to face up to my vulnerabilities…
12 Steps
26 Articles
Ten things which come to mind when looking at why someone might be struggling with their 12 step programme…
Here’s why AA worked for me and why I continue to work a 12 step recovery programme for my recovery…
My second year of recovery has in many ways been harder than the first. Despite that, ultimately it’s all positive because this is where the growth happens. I’m finally dealing with life, with problems and experiencing growth head-on instead of living a life of fear…
I relied on my defects of character to get me through life, I used them to protect me but I ultimately destroyed myself in the process. Being in recovery has taught me to put these weapons down pick up tools instead…
A realisation I’ve had recently is that I’ve been too focussed on what other people think about me and my recovery journey. I’ve realised some patterns in my thinking and behaviour behind it and need to acknowledge that it’s not good at all for my long term wellbeing or recovery.
Struggling to feel connected after nearly a year of meetings on Zoom? Here are some quick tips to plug back in…
When new to recovery and first working through the steps things can be intense. Here’s how my outlook has now changed to help make sure I’m able to keep working the programme long term…
An overview of the core principles we look to embrace and live our lives by when working a programme of recovery…
How do we define ‘the mental obsession’ or ‘obsession of the mind’ which is often heard and referred to during recovery meetings…