by Fiona Stockard | Mar 5, 2015 | Addiction Articles, Recovery
By Tim Myers Practical Tips for Meditation How many people with ADHD does it take to screw in a light bulb? Want to Ride Bikes? See, that’s the problem people with ADHD have when it comes to meditation. I have ADHD. I have NOT been able to sit still since my head...
by Fiona Stockard | Feb 6, 2015 | Addiction Articles, Recovery
Is AA a Cult? Before getting sober, I wanted nothing to do with Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, or any other twelve-step fellowship. I was convinced meetings were some sort of cult ritual and everyone in the rooms was a brainwashed zombie. Of course, this...
by Fiona Stockard | Jan 28, 2015 | Addiction Articles, Recovery
What Do I Do If a Loved One Relapses? Relapse is a part of recovery. It’s an unfortunate part, but a part nonetheless. It’s like the sky being blue, grass being green, or Taco Bell being the tastiest fast food. Addicts and alcoholics relapse. It’s that simple. So,...
by Fiona Stockard | Jan 16, 2015 | Addiction Articles, Recovery
How Do You Tell a Child You’re Sober? I don’t have children, so this is a hypothetical question for me. For many women (hell, for many men!) in recovery, it’s a very real question. How do you explain to your kids that mommy or daddy is a recovering alcoholic? I’ve...
by Fiona Stockard | Jan 12, 2015 | Addiction Articles, Recovery
By: Tim Myers Ten Strange Sober Life Hacks Go to meetings, don’t pick up a drink, stay away from bars, and call somebody when you feel like drinking. Yes, those are the obvious things you can do to keep yourself standing up straight, away from a drink, and out of...
