One of the big mind-blowing paradigm shifts for me when I entered recovery was learning about the Drama Triangle. This was totally new information for me, and it opened my eyes to seeing a whole different perspective on my own behavior in many relationships. You will find the Drama Triangle in the Recovery Models illustrating…
DetailsLast week we discussed a frequently asked question in addiction recovery groups: Am I an addict for the rest of my life? It was an interesting discussion and one that caused me to think a lot about my own recovery and what I’m doing (or need to do) in order to be “in recovery” as…
DetailsIn recovery, we try to speak from our own experience. We have seen enough chaos and tried enough theories to know that our own strength, hope, and experience is really the only concrete thing we have to offer. Today’s topic is one that is near and dear to my heart, because it has affected deeply…
DetailsRecently I was talking with a friend in recovery that goes to SAL meetings and another group support meeting. He mentioned that someone in his other group told the entire group that they really shouldn’t label themselves as addicts and that it’s hurtful to their recovery. My friend and I had this conversation a few…
DetailsWe recently had our first-ever SA Lifeline Mother’s topic study meeting. I was very happy to see this group get started. As a mother of two sons whose lives have been seriously affected by pornography use, I know the fear, pain, regret, and loss that come with that sorrowful experience. They are now young adults…
DetailsOnce a month on our blog, we will be featuring Q&A’s with Rhyll Croshaw. This content was originally found on our sister site, rhyllrecovery.com, but will now be a part of our Women’s Discussion here. Thanks to Rhyll for her insights and willingness to share her strength, hope, and experience with all of us. Please…
DetailsOver the past few weeks, our house has been painted. As we’ve cleared furniture and decorations from the walls, I have had this driving urge to remove every speck of dust and debris from my home. I have felt the shame of the sticky soot on the top of my cabinets. I have pledged to…
DetailsI don’t know about you, but about 4 weeks ago when the school bell rang for the last time, any semblance of structure and order flew out of my life as quickly as the kids flew out the school doors. From unpredictable sleep schedules to summer camps to the endless parade of doorbell rings that…
DetailsOnce a month on our blog, we will be featuring Q&A’s with Rhyll Croshaw. This content was originally found on our sister site, rhyllrecovery.com, but will now be a part of our Women’s Discussion here. Thanks to Rhyll for her insights and willingness to share her strength, hope, and experience with all of us. Please…
DetailsAt SA Lifeline, we have learned from our own experience the gifts of working the 12 Steps. We can see from our own stories the difference between the chaos of our lives before recovery, and the peace we feel as we work at putting God at our center through our 12 Step Work and Surrender.…
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