We often tell people that “addiction is a family disease”; it’s a common saying and for good reason. We know that addiction is a disease, and just like other illnesses, it can be passed down through generations of family members. Families are also interconnected systems: the whole is a sum of each part. Family members … Continued
by P.C. I have my list for Step 8 from my Step 4 inventory. This step holds me accountable to the harms I have caused others. Step 8 awakens me to clarity. I have heard a common phrase in the rooms for years: “What is your part?” and I was asked to consider, could it … Continued
by Tony A. It had taken me a couple of rounds of the steps before I was really honest enough to work Step 8 with the intention that I believe it is asking of me. When I was brand new to my step work and came to Steps 8 and 9, I immediately balked and … Continued
“Were you addicted to alcohol?” “I was, I was indeed, yup.” “You were… so that means you stopped?” Talking to children about addiction and recovery doesn’t have to be scary. In fact, it’s an important part of helping a family heal together. Find out more about how we break the cycle with Renascent’s Children’s Healthy … Continued
