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Honest, faith-aware writing on what men face in addiction recovery — from the people who walk this road every day.

The Importance of Setting Realistic Goals
Sep 18, 2021 · 4 min

The Importance of Setting Realistic Goals

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Managing the Problem of Relapse
Sep 18, 2021 · 4 min

Managing the Problem of Relapse

The young man sits in nature and enjoys the sunset. A young man is sitting on the concrete by the river while behind him is a beautiful sunset.

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The Importance of Sticking It Out
Sep 17, 2021 · 4 min

The Importance of Sticking It Out

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Moving Requires a New Support System
Sep 16, 2021 · 4 min

Moving Requires a New Support System

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How can employers help their employees who have undergone drug/alcohol rehabilitation treatment when they return to work?
Sep 15, 2021 · 13 min

How can employers help their employees who have undergone drug/alcohol rehabilitation treatment when they return to work?

Heading back to work after spending time at an addiction treatment center can be a tough transition. Employers have the opportunity and the obligation to make that transition as smooth as possible. Re…

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The Importance of Accountability After Treatment
Sep 15, 2021 · 4 min

The Importance of Accountability After Treatment

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You Are Not Your Diagnosis
Sep 14, 2021 · 4 min

You Are Not Your Diagnosis

There is an old philosophical saying claiming that how we think about ourselves defines our existence: "I think; therefore, I am." You can easily claim this existential quote as being relative to how…

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Redefining Yourself Beyond Your Past
Sep 14, 2021 · 4 min

Redefining Yourself Beyond Your Past

Being in treatment for addiction does not define you, nor does your history of using alcohol or other substances. Leaving treatment and moving beyond your addictions allows you to reclaim who you are…

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Moving Beyond Fear to Enter Treatment
Sep 13, 2021 · 4 min

Moving Beyond Fear to Enter Treatment

As we go through life, living in fear before making decisions happens often. Not uncommonly, we get stuck in the "what ifs" and wondering if we are really worth it. We wonder: What if it doesn't work?…

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Owning Your Recovery in the Face of Opposition
Sep 13, 2021 · 4 min

Owning Your Recovery in the Face of Opposition

Leaving treatment and the readily available support means you will have to face your old friends and old hangouts on your own. Having a plan on how to face people, places, and things is key to your su…

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The Power of Journaling and Meditation in Recovery
Sep 12, 2021 · 4 min

The Power of Journaling and Meditation in Recovery

Thoughts are pesky. Sometimes, getting them to slow down in our minds and take time to reflect on our thoughts proves incredibly difficult. However, slowing down and reflecting are necessary for effec…

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How to Deal With Social Events in Recovery
Sep 12, 2021 · 4 min

How to Deal With Social Events in Recovery

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