Some people stop using and get everything back, but it doesn’t happen for everyone. That was not my experience.
Updated on April 24, 2014 by Rachel Trimble
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I met my significant other during the last two years of my active drug addiction, so he has seen me behave pretty badly. He was the one standing next to me apologizing for my behavior while we were… Read More
Category: Drug Addiction Tags: Addiction, drug addiction, Family, getting clean, habit, Health, memories, Recovery, shame, staying clean, Substance abuse
Updated on August 5, 2015 by Rachel Trimble
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I remember learning about the obsession and compulsion cycle when I first came into recovery, and writing extensively about it. Not being able to think about anything other than the object of my obsession for hours and hours,… Read More
Category: Depression, Drug Addiction, Self-image Tags: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol intoxication, Alcoholism, Balance, Clean and Sober, compulsion, control, drug addiction, early sobriety, food, getting clean, habit, Health, obsession, overeating, Substance abuse, undereating
Sober Mommies ContributorA Sober Mommies Contributor is most often a non-professional – in and out of recovery – with reality-based experience to share about motherhood & active addiction, the multiple pathways to recovery, or a family member’s perspective…. Read More
Category: Early Recovery Tags: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol intoxication, Alcoholic beverage, Alcoholism, drug addiction, early sobriety, getting clean, Getting sober, habit, Health, hope, Mental Health, motherhood, Recovery, shame, sober, stigma, Substance abuse, Support, Wanting to drink, Wanting to use
Updated on January 1, 2015 by Julie Maida
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I woke up this morning before the sun came up. I felt excited about the day and a part of me couldn’t wait until the kids were up so we could start it. I knew where I was,… Read More
Category: Gratitude Tags: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol intoxication, Alcoholic beverage, Alcoholism, anxiety, Clean and Sober, Drink, drug addiction, early sobriety, Family, fear, fellowship, friendship, getting clean, Getting sober, God, habit, Health, hope, memories, Mental Health, mental illness, motherhood, New Years, staying sober, Substance abuse, Triggers, Wanting to drink
A “Strong Suggestion” Killed my Friend 
A Letter To My Sister, The Addict 
9 Reasons I Want To Start Drinking Again 
I’ve Tried, But I’m Not Ready To Stop Drinking 
I Don’t Look Like A Meth Addict 
Fear Of The Unknown
Updated on January 16, 2019 by Sober Mommies Contributor
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Sober Mommies ContributorA Sober Mommies Contributor is most often a non-professional – in and out of recovery – with reality-based experience to share about motherhood & active addiction, the multiple pathways to recovery, or a family member’s perspective…. Read More
Category: Early Recovery Tags: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol intoxication, Alcoholic beverage, Alcoholism, drug addiction, early sobriety, getting clean, Getting sober, habit, Health, hope, Mental Health, motherhood, Recovery, shame, sober, stigma, Substance abuse, Support, Wanting to drink, Wanting to use