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

3 Hard Questions to Ask Yourself Before Integration
Jun 22, 2021 · 4 min

3 Hard Questions to Ask Yourself Before Integration

Addiction recovery requires lots of soul-searching — and that's no easy task. Soul-searching requires you to dig deep into the worst parts of yourself, the best parts of yourself, and everything in be…

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Online Rehab, the treatment option of the future.
Jun 20, 2021 · 2 min

Online Rehab, the treatment option of the future.

The world is changing. The world is changing at a pace that seems difficult to keep up with. At times, even impossible. Businesses are clamoring to keep up with technology and provide customers with p…

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Lingo to Leave Behind After Recovery
Jun 19, 2021 · 4 min

Lingo to Leave Behind After Recovery

The journey through recovery teaches people which healthy practices to take along and which unhealthy practices to leave behind. However, these "practices," both ones to take and ones to leave, aren't…

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3 Friends You Might Not Expect During Recovery
Jun 17, 2021 · 5 min

3 Friends You Might Not Expect During Recovery

When you're open to receiving help with addiction, you've taken a huge, empowering first step. You've stepped into a role of humility, of laying down your pride and admitting that you need help with s…

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3 Tips for Pursuing an Education While in Recovery
Jun 15, 2021 · 4 min

3 Tips for Pursuing an Education While in Recovery

It's no secret that pursuing a degree, finishing a degree, or seeking any additional education likely took the backseat when it came to pursuing addiction recovery — and rightfully so, of course. Howe…

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Getting Back Up
Jun 14, 2021 · 3 min

Getting Back Up

I never thought I'd relapse. Not that didn't think the disease of addiction wasn't real or that I was untouchable or stronger than those that do relapse. I just felt great. I felt strong. Treatment ha…

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Facing and Processing the Shame of Your Past (in a Healthy Way)
Jun 12, 2021 · 6 min

Facing and Processing the Shame of Your Past (in a Healthy Way)

The truth is, most people enter an addiction recovery treatment program because they recognize that there is a problem in their life; a problem big enough to block out the joy and steal any of life's…

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Should You Change Jobs Post-Treatment?
Jun 10, 2021 · 4 min

Should You Change Jobs Post-Treatment?

Odds are, you were already invested in a particular job, trade, or career prior to beginning your addiction recovery journey. However, now that you've had time to reprioritize life and gain a fresh pe…

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Curing Addiction From the Suburb
Jun 9, 2021 · 4 min

Curing Addiction From the Suburb

I need to vent.

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June Is National Safety Month: Utilize These 2 Safety Measures While in Recovery
Jun 8, 2021 · 4 min

June Is National Safety Month: Utilize These 2 Safety Measures While in Recovery

June is National Safety Month, but not just for summer lifeguards. Just as CPR and water safety are key to keeping everyone safe at the beach, the waterpark, and your local pool, there are safety feat…

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The Relationship Between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Addiction
Jun 5, 2021 · 4 min

The Relationship Between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Addiction

Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD) is a disorder, not a disease — there's a big, big difference. A disease is a dysfunction that has a preset rhythm inside the body. Meanwhile, a disorder is something exter…

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You Graduated from Treatment. Now What?
Jun 4, 2021 · 7 min

You Graduated from Treatment. Now What?

Addiction recovery is not a one-time event; it's a lifetime process. However, addiction treatment center programs, whether inpatient or outpatient, are only for a finite period. They are meant to give…

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