by Keenen Diamond | Aug 10, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Recovery
The importance of being connected with others in recovery cannot be understated. Getting involved with others who are attempting to recover from addiction is a great way to develop a support system that can help us get through the difficult times we may face in on our...
by Keenen Diamond | Aug 10, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Q&A
Newcomers to the rooms of 12-step recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous may hear the word “member” and think that there is some sort of process required to officially join. Fortunately, this is not the case. There are no dues, fees, secret handshakes, or...
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 7, 2018 | Life in Recovery, Relapse and Recovery
In sobriety, sometimes all we have is our word. We lived our lives in such a way that our friends and loved ones have grown accustomed to our lies. They have heard time and time again that we are sorry and that we will stop drinking or using drugs, but we were never...
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...
