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

Why Financial Health Is Crucial to Recovery
May 21, 2021 · 4 min

Why Financial Health Is Crucial to Recovery

Addictions can be difficult enough to work through on their own due to various physical and emotional hardships. Something that can make this process even more difficult is addressing the financial de…

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My Loved One Is in Treatment. What Do I Do Now?
May 19, 2021 · 6 min

My Loved One Is in Treatment. What Do I Do Now?

When a loved one decides to enter treatment for drug addiction recovery, the process he or she tackles isn't solely their own—it's a feat for the entire family. The spiritual, mental, and physical hea…

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Why the Mind, Body, and Spirit Must All Recover
May 17, 2021 · 4 min

Why the Mind, Body, and Spirit Must All Recover

Recovery is a complex, never-ending, yet fulfilling process. Although it is quite common for many people to focus primarily on physical recovery, this is merely one piece of the puzzle. However, this…

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May Is Better Sleep Month: Why Basic Rhythms and Routines Aid Recovery
May 14, 2021 · 6 min

May Is Better Sleep Month: Why Basic Rhythms and Routines Aid Recovery

May is Better Sleep Month, which, as you can guess, encourages adults to get enough sleep. But more important than getting those necessary seven to eight hours per night, the focus of Better Sleep Mon…

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How to Understand Your Trigger Warnings
May 13, 2021 · 4 min

How to Understand Your Trigger Warnings

While there are many ways to avoid relapsing after completing a program, this does not mean it is any less frightening. Oddly enough, often, those who relapse never enter a situation with the intent t…

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How the Church Can Support Your Journey
May 11, 2021 · 5 min

How the Church Can Support Your Journey

The Church was established by Jesus as a global resource for the hurting. There would be no outcasts, no outliers, none excluded. On a local level, the church is designed to serve as the center of the…

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Learning From and Avoiding Relapse Triggers
May 11, 2021 · 6 min

Learning From and Avoiding Relapse Triggers

Anyone who has gone through an addiction treatment program knows that relapse is always a very real possibility. While the goal is total abstinence from the substance we were once abusing, relapse or…

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The Importance and Value of Prioritizing Your Recovery
May 10, 2021 · 4 min

The Importance and Value of Prioritizing Your Recovery

Obtaining a life of sobriety is something worth celebrating, no matter which phase of the journey you find yourself living. However, when finishing a program after finding sobriety during your time th…

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3 Signs of a Healthy Friendship Checklist
May 7, 2021 · 4 min

3 Signs of a Healthy Friendship Checklist

One of the more challenging aspects of going through recovery is letting go of negative friendships. Though this transition can be difficult, finding friends that are healthy for you to spend time wit…

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Healthy Mindset Prep Before Finding Community
May 6, 2021 · 5 min

Healthy Mindset Prep Before Finding Community

Reintegrating into a healthy community is an important factor in the rehabilitation process. It's crucial to find a stable work environment, trustworthy church, and safe neighborhood to thrive in. At…

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Dinner Table Discussion Regarding Recovery
May 4, 2021 · 4 min

Dinner Table Discussion Regarding Recovery

Recovery is a period of intense change and growth that affects both those undergoing this journey and the people surrounding them. The other people in their lives impacted by recovery can include frie…

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5 Outdoor Activities to Enrich Your Recovery
May 3, 2021 · 5 min

5 Outdoor Activities to Enrich Your Recovery

It's no secret that we are called to care for our physical bodies since they are a temple where our spirit and God's presence live. After all, a vital role in addiction recovery is detoxing your body…

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