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The Dangers of Mommy Wine Culture

“It’s Mommy’s turn to wine!” You’ve probably seen the memes on Facebook or the clichéd quotes on novelty glasses and sparkly t-shirts. Mommy wine culture

July 20, 2021

“Can I Tell You A Sobering Story?”

This story is about one of my proudest sober accomplishments. Honestly, sometimes I think I’m more proud of this than graduating from college. It all

June 14, 2021

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4 Signs My Son is an Alcoholic

For many teens, high school is a time of experimentation. Sometimes this experimentation is harmless, like a new haircut or a change in style. Other

January 21, 2021

What is Step 3 in AA?

In step two of AA, you were exploring your relationship with God or another higher power and beginning to wrap your mind around the idea

November 18, 2020

What is Step 2 in AA?

If you’re at all familiar with the 12 steps of AA, you probably know that they’re a very spiritual program. But what is step 2

November 14, 2020

The 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous

Even those who have never had first- or second-hand experience with addiction are likely somewhat familiar with the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. This is

November 5, 2020

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What is White Knuckling & How to Overcome It

AA’s Big Book states that “We are not fighting it, neither are we avoiding temptation. We feel as though we had been placed in a

October 18, 2020

How to Talk to A Loved One About Their Addiction

It is never easy to start the conversation to someone you love about their addiction, so how do you talk to a loved one about

October 12, 2020

How to Get A Loved One Into Treatment

If someone you love is suffering from a substance abuse problem, the idea of helping them recover can be intimidating. How do you talk to

September 23, 2020

What is the Difference Between Supporting and Enabling an Addict?

Loving an addict is hard. Of course, you want to show them you still love them and support them through their recovery journey. Knowing exactly

September 19, 2020