You have probably heard people refer to their circle of friends as their “squad.” Whether the word resonates with you or not, you like to understand the idea. Your closest friends and family members are the people who will be there for you no matter what—and you will...
We all crave safety—for ourselves, for our loved ones, and for our community. But safety can mean more than being physically protected. Sometimes we feel unsafe when no outward threat is present or when we feel incapable of taking care of ourselves. This is...
When you are in recovery from a substance use disorder centered on alcohol (and staying sober), it can seem like everyone in the world is drinking nearly all of the time. You head out to catch a game, and your friends all buy beers before you even try to find your...
You have probably noticed that sometimes it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Take, for example, books, movies, or podcasts that are “based on a true story.” When you encounter that phrase, you are meant to understand that what you are about to read,...
Wouldn’t it be great if you knew that completing treatment for a substance use disorder meant that you would never be tempted to use drugs or alcohol again? Unfortunately, that happy idea does not conform with reality. The fact is that any number of things can...
The famed and oft-quoted New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra once said, “Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good, too.” We agree. We also think baseball provides some lessons that are applicable to the recovery journey. After all,...
