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Recovery Is More Than Abstinence
Recovery isn't just about stopping a behavior; it involves healing from emotional pain, trauma, and mental health challenges. These experiences often defy simple categories and affect the recovery journey.
This spotlight offers trusted articles and resources that view recovery as a whole-person process. Whether dealing with substance use disorder, supporting a loved one, or managing mental health issues, you'll find compassionate, evidence-based support here. Remember, you’re not broken, and you don’t have to navigate this alone.
✍️ Featured Article
Living With Sadness in Recovery: Healing Beyond Abstinence
Sadness can surface in recovery long after substances are gone. In this deeply personal reflection, Tim Lineaweaver explores trauma, emotional resilience, and the skills that make it possible to heal without self-medicating.
SMART Recovery Reflection Tools
🛠️ Reflection Tools:
Tools to Support Emotional Recovery
Recovery isn’t only about changing behavior — it’s also about learning to notice what you’re feeling, what you need, and what helps. The reflection tools 1-3 are non-diagnostic and designed to support self-awareness with compassion.
✍️ 2. Guided Journal Prompts for Healing & Growth
🎥 Featured Video
In this brief talk, Dr. Gabor Maté redefines recovery as more than just abstaining from substances.
🛡️ Gentle Reminder
This video is shared for reflection and education. It is not a substitute for professional mental health or medical care. If you are struggling or experiencing thoughts of self-harm, reaching out to a trusted professional or crisis resource is an important next step.
⭐Featured Voice
“Being in recovery from trauma and addictions, I have learned to persevere no matter what.
I understand that to gain comfort, I must navigate discomfort.”
— Tim Lineaweaver
1. Self-management
✍️ 3.Guided Journal Prompts for Healing & Growth
Insights from Our Authors
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John Makohen
“Recovery isn’t only about abstinence; it’s about rebuilding dignity, safety, and a place to belong.”
Wes Arnett
“Recovery isn’t a marathon, it’s a decathlon.”
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Dr. Ashley Smith
“Suicide isn’t about wanting to die—it’s about wanting the pain to stop.”
Belinda Morey
“Progress looks different for everyone.”