Tag Archives: recovery

Falling Off The Path – Untreated Alcoholism/Addiction

Posted on February 15, 2015 by recoveringfrompowerlessness

Over the course of my 4 years in recovery I have gone through several ‘dry’ periods.  For those who are unsure what that means, it means I lose focus on my spiritual path, I become irritable, resentful and not at all … Continue reading →

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Reliance on Mentors in Recovery

Posted on July 16, 2014 by recoveringfrompowerlessness

  In 12 step recovery we learn that we must rely on a higher power to get over our addictions. This means that we are no longer relying on self-will. We should stop trying to control the addiction or the … Continue reading →

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How to Get Out of a Funk

Posted on July 13, 2014 by recoveringfrompowerlessness

Even pity parties have to end sometime.  Here’s an article on how to start feeling better on my home website.  http://recoveringfrompowerlessness.com/GettingOutofFunk.aspx  

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10 Signs That you May Be Codependent

Posted on June 30, 2014 by recoveringfrompowerlessness

Someone on my other website requested more information about codependency. Codependency is much harder to recognize than most other addictions. Here’s a really simplistic description: Codependents have a hard time loving themselves so they need others to fill that void … Continue reading →

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The First Life Lesson I Learned In Recovery

Posted on June 18, 2014 by recoveringfrompowerlessness

No enemy is worse than bad advice. Sophocles   Don’t take relationship advice. People love to give advice.  I have had so many people tell me that I should leave my partner and do this or do that.  What they … Continue reading →

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