Jamie’s Perspective: Step 4

Recovery doesn’t happen overnight, and sometimes it doesn’t happen according to our schedule. For me, Step 4, making a “searching and fearless moral inventory” of myself, was the hardest.  I’ve essentially struggled with addiction since I was prescribed opioids as a child.  I was only seven at the time, and suffering from debilitating, chronic pain.  … Continued

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How Routines Help You Stay in Recovery

Routines are integral to a healthy life regardless of how old you are. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by life’s many demands. Establishing a daily routine allows you to set aside time to take care of yourself, your loves ones, and accomplish tasks on your to-do list. Why routines are important During early recovery, finding … Continued

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Terry’s Story: One Step at a Time

In a recovery journey spanning over twenty years, Terry has learned a few things about persistence, commitment, surrender – and himself. “I’ve attended multiple programs and relapsed several times,” he says. But while he always thought ‘the next time would be different,’ it wasn’t until he embraced the spiritual aspect of recovery that things truly … Continued

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