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09
Oct

Simple Steps to Build Boundaries and Prevent Burnout

Recovery is about rebuilding your life in a way that feels sustainable, meaningful, and true to who you are. But even with all the progress you’ve made, it’s easy to push yourself too hard, take on too much, or say...
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02
Oct

What to Expect After Completing Detox

Finishing detox is a huge accomplishment. You just faced one of the hardest parts of recovery. But as you move forward, you might be wondering, what happens next? Detox clears substances from your body, but recovery is about much more...
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18
Sep

Restarting After Relapse

Relapse can feel devastating. You’ve worked hard to get sober, and now it feels like all that progress has slipped away. Maybe you’re ashamed, frustrated, or scared about what comes next. But here’s the truth: relapse doesn’t mean you’ve failed,...
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11
Sep

What to Look for in a Sponsor

When you begin your recovery journey, one of the most important steps you can take is finding support from people who have walked the same path. That’s where a sponsor comes in. Sponsors are a key part of 12-Step programs...
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28
Aug

How to Recognize and End Toxic Friendships in Recovery

Not all friendships are meant to last forever. During your journey through addiction, you may have surrounded yourself with people who encouraged unhealthy behaviors, enabled destructive choices, or simply didn’t have your best interests at heart. Now that you are...
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14
Aug

Identifying Your Emotional Triggers Before They Wreck Your Progress

When you’re in recovery, it’s not just substances you have to watch out for—it’s also the emotions, situations, and memories that can set you on edge and tempt you back toward old patterns. These moments are called emotional triggers, and...
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07
Aug

Healthy Coping Mechanisms That Don’t Involve Substances

When you’re in recovery, one of the biggest shifts you make is learning how to cope with life’s ups and downs without turning to substances. For a long time, drinking or using drugs might have been how you dealt with...
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25
Jul

Why Men Often Struggle to Ask for Help with Addiction

On the outside, you might look like you have it all together. You’re holding down a job, showing up for your family, and keeping things moving. But inside, the weight of your addiction may be wearing you down. It can...
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17
Jul

How to Navigate Dating and Relationships in Recovery

You’ve done the hard work of getting sober, and now you’re starting to think about what comes next. Maybe you’re asking yourself if you are ready to start dating. Or maybe you’ve met someone new and aren’t sure how that...
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