by Keenen Diamond | Aug 8, 2018 | Recovery, Relapse and Recovery
Many men and women suffering from the disease of addiction have problems with humility. Our egos are often overblown and not reflective of the true reality of our lives. That is not to say we cannot be confident, but we cannot allow our egos or overconfidence to get...
by Keenen Diamond | Aug 6, 2018 | Life in Recovery, Relapse and Recovery
Patience can mean the difference between recovery and continued addiction. When we are patient, we are able to stay honest, open-minded, and willing to go through the process of recovery. Without patience, we may be less likely to reach a point where we are able to...
by Keenen Diamond | Aug 6, 2018 | Life in Recovery, Q&A
Addiction is a disease that entirely takes over our lives. We come to rely upon substances to control every aspect of our feelings. We use on good day, on bad days, on days when we are overwhelmed, and on days when we are bored. Using drugs becomes our only source of...
by Keenen Diamond | Jul 31, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Drug Abuse
Pat Schneeweis, better known as Pat the Bunny of the band Ramshackle Glory, sings in the song Never Coming Home (Song for the Guilty): “Forgiveness from those that we hurt in this world never was guaranteed.” Schneeweis, whose struggles with heroin and sobriety are...
by Keenen Diamond | Jul 31, 2018 | Drug Abuse, Q&A
Rock bottom is a complicated concept. Many people assume that rock bottom must include serious consequences such as financial problems, homelessness, and jail time or legal problems. However, rock bottom is a different experience for everyone and can be entirely...
