Drinking in Recovery

Drinking in Recovery

You like drinking, you’re the life of the party and everyone is always happy to see you while greeting you with a drink. After all, when you’re happy, most others around you are happy as well! But lately, it’s been challenging. You’ve been going overboard a little more often than you’d like to admit. Maybe your loved ones are tired of taking care of you every time you get sick. You’re headache is gone and you’re still a little foggy a few days after the party. You’ve been working diligently to get your…continue reading →
TRL Turns TWO !

TRL Turns TWO !

Time takes a hold of you and does as it pleases. Something finally forces you to stop and when you check yourself, a year has gone by! September has always had A LOT going on for many people. It’s the end of the summer, school starts up again, you get to “reset” back at your job as the world remembers 9/11. It’s also National Recovery Month, where people in Recovery all over the country celebrate ALL things Recovery and This Recovery Life has turned two! A life of “balance” is one of the…continue reading →
The Counter Culture of Recovery

The Counter Culture of Recovery

“Sex, Drugs and Rock n Roll” is a term that millions of us are familiar with whether you experienced it or not. Today, “Recovery” is a term more widely used than ever before and at the same time, what does it really mean? The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) currently defines it as “A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self- directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.” I like that. I define it as not using alcohol or other drugs to…continue reading →