by Keenen Diamond | Aug 17, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Life in Recovery
Passing judgment on others is a negative defense mechanism that ultimately makes us feel worse. On the other end of the spectrum, feeling like we are being judged can cause all sorts of negative emotions and reactions to arise. We can use judgment in positive and...
by Keenen Diamond | Aug 17, 2018 | Life in Recovery, Q&A
Recovery is an extremely fulfilling and rewarding process, but it can be difficult in the beginning. We may face all sorts of mental, physical, and spiritual problems during the beginning of our journey. However, if we can get past the common stumbling blocks of early...
by Keenen Diamond | Aug 16, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Life in Recovery
Conflict, whether internal or external, can be hugely detrimental to our sobriety. When we are conflicted with ourselves or others, we feel all the happiness, joyousness, freedom, and serenity in our lives begin to slip away. A large part of learning to “go with the...
by Keenen Diamond | Aug 16, 2018 | Life in Recovery, Q&A
When we first enter into a life of sobriety, we may feel overwhelmed by the prospect of avoiding any and all things related to drugs and alcohol for the rest of our lives. Fortunately, this is not the case. We will eventually reach what 12-step programs refer to as a...
by Keenen Diamond | Aug 15, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Recovery
Overcoming addiction and alcoholism puts us in a unique place. We are able to understand the true nature of addiction and alcoholism in ways that most people never will. The insight we gain about addiction and how to successfully recover is one of the major gifts of...
