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RECOVERY IN ACTION.OPEN MIC REVIEW.
Good friend of the site, Jem Stuart takes a moment to reflect on a wonderful evening at the recent 5 Ways Open Mic Night in Leeds.
RSFF_2019_WINNERS ANNOUNCED.
The shortlist for this years Recovery Street Film Festival has been drawn up.
Get the kettle on, pull up a chair and enjoy creative recovery in action.
THE SHAME OF THE STRUGGLE.
Why is shame so powerful? Why once you give it an inch does it take a mile? Why does shame follow imperfection? Why do we let shame silence our voice?
Sarah J. Braun writes.
“HOW VERY LITTLE CAN BE DONE UNDER THE SPIRIT OF FEAR.”
Imagine if you had no place to turn. Caught in addiction but too afraid to seek help. Scared of the repercussions that that might have. Tiff Swedeen writes in support of Nurses’ Day 2019.
NO, I DON’T DRINK, SO DON’T JUDGE ME.
It’s time to turn your back on the negative assumptions, seize your sobriety and live the life you truly deserve. Gayle writes.
ADDICTION: BREAKING THE STIGMA.
If pre-conceptions could kill… Society takes a mostly dim view of addiction. Breaking free of the stigmas associated with addiction and recovery can…
WHY I DECIDED TO RECOVER OUT LOUD.
As if the struggles of active addiction are not enough, many of us live lives framed by stigma. Whilst maybe only words, these…
QUITTING DRINKING – WHY CAN’T I JUST MODERATE?
If you are using willpower to moderate your drinking, then all you are really doing is fighting against your desire. Why moderation doesn’t work…
SURELY ONE WON’T HURT. WE MEET GAYLE.
I wasted so many precious moments with my kids thanks to alcohol and they missed out on so much too because I was either too drunk or too ill to do anything with them. We meet Gayle.
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Featured Author // Sarah J. Braun
Introducing // Sarah J. Braun.
"I believe that every little change will make a difference and that we are all here to create a better place one step at a time."
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No Left Turn // On Stigma.All posts
“HOW VERY LITTLE CAN BE DONE UNDER THE SPIRIT OF FEAR.”
Imagine if you had no place to turn. Caught in addiction but too afraid to seek help. Scared of the repercussions that that might have. Tiff Swedeen writes in support of Nurses’ Day 2019.
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LIKE A FISH IN WATER.WE MEET MIKE.
Finding your way out of active addiction and into a stable recovery can be tough. We met Mike to find out how he navigated his own recovery.
CAN SOBRIETY BE BOTH A HEALTH TREND AND A MATTER OF LIFE OR DEATH?
Love them or loathe them, the sober influencers are here. And they’re here to stay. Amy casts a sardonic, poignant eye over this disturbing phenomena.
IN THEIR EYES.BY SARAH J. BRAUN.
The start of something new can be both scary and exciting. Recovery fits that description perfectly.Sarah J. Braun writes.
HOW TO CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS
Challenging thoughts and changing them into positive behaviours is really just taking things slowly. Mike, from Own Sobriety, writes.
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KOMBUCHA SUPERNOVA? WE MEET LIZ.
Being in recovery is easy, right? All it takes is the decision, the rest is straight forward. Been there, got the t-shirt? If…
BLOOMING CONFIDENCE. WE MEET KRISTIN.
So you’re in recovery, right? That’s great. But what are you in recovery from? Today we meet Kristin, who talks frankly about her…
WHAT HAVE I LEARNED SINCE BINNING THE BOOZE.
Giving up alcohol isn’t the same as taking a magic pill. Wouldn’t that be lovely? But leading a booze free life exposes all…
WORDS OF WISDOM. WE MEET ANNE.
Something was holding her back. Closer examination revealed Anne’s relationship with alcohol was holding her back.
A THOUSAND SPLENDID SOBER SUNS. (1/4)
And so it transpired that November 7th 2018 was my one thousandth day sober. It’s something I’ve wanted to write about for some…
A THOUSAND SPLENDID SOBER SUNS. (2/4)
Part Two: Family is nothing and yet family is everything? Within only a few weeks of me quitting the booze my Mum was…
