As someone who has successful quit every single substance I was hopelessly addicted to, I must admit, I do know a thing or two. There are many aspects during the quitting process to help you be successful. First you must change oneself. This includes the thoughts in your mind, your values and ...

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When I first started this blog, I made a promise to myself to be real and authentic. I was not going to be afraid of speaking the truth and sharing my real opinions without all the sugar coating. Because what’s the point of having your own blog when you’re just going ...

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After working at a homeless drop-in centre for a few years, I have met many interesting folks who have helped me in my recovery more than they know. Out of all the things I learned while working at the centre, there are 3 main takeaways that I believe are the most ...

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On my sobriety journey, I had to make a lot of changes. I literally had to become someone else and change my whole identity in order for me to overcome my addiction. The main driver of our life all comes down to our habits. What we do repeatedly day after day is ...

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The road to recovery is difficult and often times very lonely but it doesn’t have to be. There’s a community of people out there who are on the same road as you and many who have succeeded and are now helping others on their sobriety journey. I am one of them. I ...

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Once you get to the other side of your recovery and you meet your new self, you are then able to turn around and help others in need. That type of work I believe is the most rewarding. I had an opportunity to work at a homeless mental health drop ...

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Reading is an activity that can really help you on your road to recovery. As someone who suffered from substance abuse, my brain craved a place to escape and books became the perfect getaway. You can surround yourself with positive thoughts and find “mentors” and “new friends” within books that can ...

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Tough days can feel like everything is stacked against you. Having tools on hand to help you cope when you’re feeling down can be helpful. Use the exercise below to improve your mood whenever you’re feeling in a funk. Save this pin for later! Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. ...

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You can’t help someone who doesn’t want to be helped? True or false? In my opinion, neither. I used to believe addiction was something only the individual themselves could fix and that, “you can’t help someone who doesn’t want to be helped”. In other words, that sounds like a you problem. Save ...

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Staying up through the night was not uncommon for me. My body had been conditioned for many years before I got sober to stay up until the sun came up. I never prioritized sleep until I began my recovery journey. During those years, while I was struggling with insomnia, I ...

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