Very rarely does one acknowledge openly their addictions and any potential medical trouble that addiction has cause. A combination of shame and avoidances teaches us to underplay what substances have done to us; don’t let that get in the way … Read More
The Tree House Recovery Addiction Blog is a made up of contributors from our Staff and other leaders in the addiction treatment field. Our blog is a resource for men struggling with addiction and the family members and friends who want to help. We write to educate, empower and inspire men with drug and alcohol addictions and show them that a sober-happy life is attainable and sustainable.
Build Your Physical Foundation
Before an old-timer from “the rooms” talks about how recovery used to entail sitting around in smoky church basements with endless Styrofoam cups of coffee, or how the only exercise they got was “running from the bust to make my … Read More
The Impermanence of Everything
Throughout your sober journey, you will undoubtedly hear about “the higher power” and to “let go and let God.” That may resonate with you, and it might not. But whatever spiritual practice you adhere to—even if, in essence, it’s that … Read More
Why Stay Sober When the World is [BLANK]?
“I’m as mad as hell, and I’M NOT GONNA TAKE IT ANYMORE!” – Albert Finney in Network Whether you have a substance abuse problem or have never taken anything stronger than an aspirin, the above quote rings true whether you’ve … Read More
Introducing Your Kids to the Old You
If you’ve got kids, you always want them to think the best of you. Many times, our children will do something we would’ve done at their age, and—depending on what it is—we either laugh in recognition or run over with … Read More
Under-promise and Over-deliver
When we are newly sober, the world is full of both fear and possibilities. We no longer have our crutches to rely on and are dealing with life on our own terms. Nonetheless, being actually IN CONTROL sounds incredibly liberating … Read More
OCTOBER IN PORTLAND: FUN, SOBER EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN
Enjoy the arrival of fall with these sober activities this month! Fall is in session and October is generally full of mid-season fantasy football meltdowns (for some of us), falling leaves, and of course, Halloween. It’s that time where the … Read More
When Change Feels Bad
Naturally, we assume that those who begged us to go into rehab for our alcoholism will greet our return with at least some fanfare. After all, we stepped up to the plate and are working the steps to build on … Read More
Doomsday Prepping
They’re the people in your neighborhood most likely to buy canned corn in bulk, practice setting wildlife traps in their backyard, and will never tell you the location of his bug-out bag. So if you weren’t confused by that first … Read More