by Keenen Diamond | Oct 15, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Recovery
We were always playing a character in our addiction. Our walls went up and we chose what to let other see, rarely giving anyone a glimpse at our true self. Alcohol and drugs allowed us to feel comfortable with ourselves for a brief moment in time, but when we were not...
by Keenen Diamond | Oct 15, 2018 | Alternative Therapy, Q&A
In a state of active addiction, we tried and failed to control our drug and alcohol use. No matter how hard we tried, we could not face the reality of the fact that we had lost control of our ability to use substances without our lives spiraling out of control....
by Keenen Diamond | Oct 12, 2018 | Relapse and Recovery, Sobriety
Relapse is far too common in recovery and doesn’t discriminate. Men and women with years of sobriety have found themselves fall back into addiction, often much worse than it was before they became sober. Relapse is never a reason to give up on sobriety, and everyone...
by Keenen Diamond | Oct 10, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Sobriety
Living in addiction is chaotic, and we rarely care to have a healthy, routine sleep schedule. After so much time spent without a healthy sleep pattern, it can be difficult to develop one in sobriety. Sleep is incredibly important in the recovery healing process. Too...
by Keenen Diamond | Oct 9, 2018 | Addiction Treatment, Recovery
Before sobriety, we rarely gave much thought to taking the time to appreciate the simple pleasure of life. However, in recovery we begin to take notice of the small joys and beauty in our lives. Practicing gratitude and mindfulness of the present moment allows us to...
