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Honest, faith-aware writing on what men face in addiction recovery — from the people who walk this road every day.
Community Activities That You Underestimate Post-Treatment
Embarking on the road to recovery post-treatment is a path filled with adventure, purpose, and meaning. The road to recovery is also life-long, and continuing to participate in activities that evoke s…
Understanding the Relationship Between Heat Exhaustion and Relapse
It's July, which means regardless of where you live, the temperature is much warmer than usual. If you live deep down in the south, the weather is not only warmer — it is a scorcher! While warm weathe…
Grief and Grace Throughout Recovery
Experiencing grief is a natural part of life that everyone will encounter at some point. After a year filled with uncertainty, loss, and transforming how you live, grief might feel endless. When you m…
The Critical Role of Spirituality in Addiction Recovery
Spirituality means different things to different people. For some, it is the belief in God and specific religious traditions, while for others, it may be an increased sense of mindfulness and peace. W…
How to Lose the Wrong Friends
When you overcome your addiction and choose recovery, part of the process is learning how to establish relationships that support you by putting your needs first. However, it is not always easy to det…
2 Ways to Invest in Your Recovery Community
Community is crucial for everyone, regardless of age, gender, or life experiences — and when you've experienced a hard season of life, such as addiction, community plays a vital role in accountability…
Meditation
Bryan Hedin
What are the most common co-occurring disorders diagnosed alongside substance abuse?
When it comes to substance abuse, you're often looking at a complex diagnosis that includes many other factors, including co-occurring mental and physical disorders and past trauma, just to name a few…
Eclipse and God
It's 10:45 PM and I can't sleep. The Eclipse got me, man. Amazing. In fact, it blew me away. The sight, the silence, the temperature change, the calm, dusk blanket that was cast on the earth, and the…
Healthy Church Activities That Encourage the Recovery Process
You've completed your program — participated in all the workshops, walked through all the counseling sessions, finished the classes, and now you've graduated. What's next?: Integration.
Denial and Step 6
It's not my fault. I never did that. I don't struggle with that. I don't act like that. etc. etc. etc.
2 Crucial Spiritual Tools You'll Need During Reintegration
Here at Renaissance Ranch, we believe that addiction recovery is not only mental, physical, and emotional. Rather, we believe there is a heavy, crucial spiritual component to the healing process. With…
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