Denial- the purpose and the prison.
Life would be so much easier if “Da Nile” was just a river in Africa. Unfortunately denial is a very powerful tool that prevents healing,
July 25, 2022
Addiction recovery
Tag: Addiction recovery
Diary of an addict: Our pain becomes their trauma. Hurting those we love and the grace they deserve.
One of the many tragedies of addiction and addiction recovery is the damage caused to those closest to us. The ones we cherish and love,
May 24, 2022
Diary of a recovering addict: Pride and shame, the two sides of the same coin.
In the back of the Big Book used by various addiction recovery groups, there are stories from addicts in recovery to encourage others. To offer
May 16, 2022
Support groups and breaking the cycle of shame
Isolation and the cycle of shame. It has been said that the opposite of addiction is community rather than sobriety. The idea that healthy relationships,
February 21, 2022
How do you understand addiction?
How do you understand addiction? Would you consider that you may have an addiction? What could that addictive behaviour be? What are the consequences for
February 4, 2022
How childhood trauma leads to addiction
How does childhood trauma lead to addiction and how is connection and relationship the cornerstone of recovery? Dr. Gabor Mate’ explains this process in this
February 2, 2022
