Judy Walker writes a vulnerable reflection on relapse—how it happens, why it’s not failure, and why compassion matters.

Katherine Reynolds explains why addiction and mental health must be treated together—not separately.

Tim Lineaweaver reflects on judgment in recovery and the importance of taking your own inventory.

A candid, unvarnished look at triggers in recovery—how they arise in daily life, why they persist, and how to build real-world defenses.

Wes Arnett shows how the 'Let Them' theory empowers recovery coaches to release control and foster autonomy, resilience, and sustainable change.

Are you stuck in survival mode? When Survival Becomes A Diagnosis, refers to a state of ongoing stress and survival mode that can cause various mental and physical health problems. This happens when the body's natural stress response, known as the fight-or-flight response, stays active over time, impacting different bodily systems and mental functions. While survival mode is a normal stress response, long-term activation can lead to negative effects.