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The Power of Animals in Recovery
For the last four weeks I have fostered a rescue dog, Dawson. My sense of purpose, need for connection, and sense of value have been fulfilled immeasurably.
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My First Adult Children of Alcoholics Meeting
I walked into my first Adult Children of Alcoholics Meeting (ACA) late—which is kind of ironic, given that I had been brought up to never be late.
August 18th 2017
Olivia Pennelle
Addiction / Recovery Stories, Alcohol Treatment, The Recovery Village
Olivia Pennelle
Addiction / Recovery Stories, Alcohol Treatment, The Recovery Village
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Your Story Matters: Meet Lisa Schmidt, Sober Hipster
Lisa Schmidt lives for stories: simple photo quotes that spread like wildfire. Tales of redemption in podcasts.
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How I Define My Boundaries and Develop Self-Esteem
When I got sober, I had no idea what a boundary was—other than a state line, or the dividing line of a country.
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How I Quit Smoking Through Harm Reduction
At around 18 months sober, I noticed the same addictive pattern of thinking and behavior that I had experienced with drugs, alcohol, and food—except this time the substance was nicotine (cigarettes).
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The Power of Journaling as an Essential Recovery Practice
I’ll never forget the words my first sponsor said to me during our initial meeting: I can see that you’re really disconnected between your head and your heart, she said.
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From Addiction to Recovery: Sarah’s Story
I am 14 years old and I am in the back seat of my mom’s Toyota Tercel and I am literally heartbroken. I know my life is forever changing.
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20 Quotes to Inspire Your Addiction Recovery Journey
Beginning and staying on the road to recovery can be a challenge. Drug addiction is a cunning and baffling disease...
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From Addiction to Recovery: Laura S’s Story
Growing up, I always felt like something was off. Despite having an amazing family - two wonderful parents and an older brother -- I struggled to fit in.
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4 Ways Atheists and Agnostics Recover
A common question among those trying to get sober, and those who are foreign to addiction and recovery is, how do atheists and agnostics recover?