by Chris | Mar 24, 2021 | Addiction, Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Codependence, Family, Loved One of an Addict
Is your heart breaking and do you feel helpless from watching a family member or someone you love struggle with active addiction? Are you struggling to cope with the negative consequences that their addiction had brought into your life and theirs? If so, you are not...
by Chris | Mar 10, 2021 | First Step, General, Getting Sober, Mercy
Feebly I bowed my head Arriving at the edge of the cliff I breathed in despair Exhaled despondency Floating numbly I slipped Surrendering into the abyss Somehow I heard Your whispering To me “Finally”…as Your heart Gently secured my frozen soul Took...
by Chris | Mar 3, 2021 | Help from the Saints, Pornography & Sexual Addiction, Prayer, Saints—On Earth & in Heaven, Sex/Pornography, Spiritual Tools
Often, we may plateau on our recovery journey. This is when we experience renewed temptations because we have grown in positive habits and acquired new tools but have not yet conquered our pride. Pride is, in truth, the biggest stumbling block for addicts. This is...
by Chris | Mar 1, 2021 | Personal Testimonies
It wasn’t until Susan was older that she realized alcoholism ran in her family. This is because, though a functioning alcoholic, her father provided well for their family and she had a stable home life. This made it difficult to see that there were problems growing...
by Chris | Feb 24, 2021 | Prayer, Prayer & Scripture Reflections, Spiritual Tools
The season of Lent has fallen upon us once more, offering us time to reflect on the forty days Jesus spent facing temptation in the desert. What are certain Lenten practices for those in recovery to consider adopting to strengthen our recovery as well as our faith in...
