Powerlessness Is Not Weakness
“We admitted we were powerless over alcohol, that our lives had become unmanageable.” – Step One of the 12 Steps
The concept of powerlessness can be hard to…
A Longing for Something More | Spirituality & Addiction
By Jim Seckman, MAC, CACII, CCS
Spirituality is an aspect of our humanity that is innate. Whether we acknowledge it or not, we are spiritual creatures. In the…
What About My Children?
Parenthood can often prove to be a barrier to getting necessary treatment for addiction. Many mothers in particular believe that it is out of the question for…
The Recovery of Codependency
By Travis Ramsey
It was a standard first call with parents until I began fielding their questions. “How will Brad* get his clothes cleaned? Who fix…
Addiction and Disordered Eating | Whole-Person Recovery
By Cailey Binkley, LPC
Everyone has a story. And each story is unique, complex, and interwoven with others. You cannot fully understand someone unless you know…
Is Rock Bottom the Only Way?
“We’re just waiting for her to hit rock bottom.”
“I thought this would have been rock bottom for him, but I guess it’s not.”
Many families wait, hope and…