There’s plenty of debate in medical circles about the role that genetics play within the role of addiction. Some people believe they were born with their illness, but personally I don’t believe this to be true for me, here’s my experience and thoughts around where my alcoholism came from and how it developed…
Life in the Programme
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I’ve met an incredible array of people of all ages and from all walks of life who live each day offering support, friendship and advice. These people are talented, kind, funny, patient and caring. They listen when I need support and don’t pass judgement. They are there for me when I feel low and help me each day on my journey of recovery…
When I stopped using alcohol and drugs and started my recovery journey I found that other compulsive behaviours started to come to the surface. Here’s how my addiction ‘swapped seats’…
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…
Meditation is an important aspect of daily living for many people in recovery. Here is our list of essential reading and resources for people who might be new to meditation as part of recovery…
‘Recovery’ can mean different things to different people, here’s what it means to me…
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.
People in the rooms described a feeling in early sobriety of my ’emotions coming back to me’. This was after years and years or avoiding or pushing them down through drink, drugs and other compulsive behaviours. A year or so later I’ve realised that was only the start of my emotional journey in recovery…
A friend was worried that recently, despite being clean and sober, binge and compulsive eating was a sign that they were struggling with their programme and emotional sobriety…
A few things I’ve learned after setting up a new Zoom recovery meeting…