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Trek – Week Thirty-Nine

In terms of an emotional experience, crippling fear is the worst.  There is probably nothing more distressing to a person than feeling completely helpless and powerless.  But that is not the only kind of fear that can trip us up in recovery. Anxiety … [Read more...]

Journey – Week Thirty-Nine

Last week, we discussed three important elements needed during a healthy time of disclosure. Journey – Week Thirty-Eight Let me quickly illustrate some things that can happen if you don’t have these three elements in place during a time of … [Read more...]

Trek – Week Thirty-Eight

If you are triggered, you may suddenly feel very angry — like so angry you want to hit something or quit the program. You may just have the urge to run, like you have to get out of the room and away from people. You might feel overwhelmed by a desire … [Read more...]