Life is Hard…but so were 80s bangs

This week, we are lucky enough to hear from my hilarious recovery friend, Ali.  Ali’s Facebook post from a week ago prompted discussion in our 12 Step meeting, and when I went to check it out, I knew it was something that needed to be shared.  Hope this post strikes a cord with you. If…

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Back to School, Back to Recovery

Yesterday, I woke up at 7:00 am, packed lunches, brushed hair, took pictures, gave hugs and kisses, and biked my kids to their first day of school.  Even though my eyes filled with tears as I realized this would be the last time I would drop my daughter off at elementary school (how can she…

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Summer Apologies & Conference Save the Date

So, one of my favorite recovery mantras and self-checks can be found in this short list: Humble. Honest. Accountable. Time for some accountability. My life this summer has been unmanageable!  I apologize for taking a break from the blog. There is no big problem going on, just 5 kids home on summer vacation and an…

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Secure Attachment, Empathy and Boundaries in Sexual Addiction

Boundaries are one of the buzz words of sexual addiction recovery and therapy.  And there is a good reason for that…it’s because if you don’t have boundaries in place, no matter how much therapy you pay for, how many 12 Step meetings you go to, how often you call your sponsor…you are never going to…

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Trauma & Resiliency

Thanks to Charis, an SAL member who created the following post for her Twelve Step Meeting Topic Study.  Thank you for sharing your strength, hope, and experience with us!  We’d love to hear your comments or questions on our discussion board. As a child, did an adult ever swear at you, insult your, or humiliate…

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It’s almost Summer Vacation…Is Your Recovery Ready?

This week is the last week of school here in southern Utah County.  I have been back and forth to the school every day for talent shows, awards assemblies, and class parties.  It’s a busy time of year, but probably not as busy as it will feel when my little brigade is home with me…

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A Mother’s Day Message from Rhyll

I love the springtime! The flowers, the green grass, the budding trees, the sound of the bees buzzing around the beautiful pink and white apple blossoms, the smell of lilacs…..I could go on and on. I see God’s hand in my life all around me! But springtime means another celebration that not everyone loves. It’s…

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God Within–An SAL Women’s Retreat Participant Share

This weekend we were so blessed to participate in SA Lifeline’s first ever Women’s Retreat: A Surrender Intensive Workshop.  This workshop was a blessing to all who attended, staff and participant alike.  This beautiful post was written by one of our participants, Shiree.  Thanks to Shiree for being willing to share her strength, hope, and…

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