Guilt is at once described as toxic and a pleasure. We try to rid ourselves of unnecessary guilt because it is a useless and damaging emotion. Guilt is not without it’s importance. Helping us differentiate right from wrong, guilt has … Read More
Recovery Doesn’t Make You Invincible
Once active addiction is out of our lives, we feel like we can take on anything in the world. Few experiences can compare to the painful darkness of hitting “rock bottom” in our lives as the result of chemical addiction … Read More
Blame Evolution: Shame And Stigma Happen Because Addiction Makes People Feel Sick
How could you do that to yourself? We have heard our family members say with a look of disgust on their face. Addiction isn’t pretty. Under the intoxicating influence of drugs and alcohol, we do things that are offensive to … Read More