Therapy and the 12 Steps
When I first entered recovery, I felt as if I heard so many conflicting messages regarding therapy and the 12-steps. I was confused about when to assert boundaries, and when to let things slide under the idea that the Universe has a plan and to “let things fall as they must.” I continuously felt conflicted and …
Transitional Living for Women in Austin, TX
Living after addiction can seem all the more challenging. So, to ensure long-term sobriety and prevent relapse, the transitional living program at Emerge Recovery TX aims to provide women with the support and tools needed to concur their life post-addiction. Living After Addiction: Transitional Living Programs for Women in Austin. Life after addiction—to some women, …
Honesty & Courage – What are Your Core Values?
What do you believe in – truly, truly believe in? When someone asked me I didn’t know how to answer. I didn’t know how to answer because I have never slowed down and thought about it. I have historically always been worried about who other people wanted me to be. I had many things I …
Three Ways to Utilize Therapy in Recovery
Be open-minded and honest A clinician is not able to assist you if you are not completely honest with your thoughts and feelings in the clinical setting. In my addictive addiction, I had very little concept of honesty because of the delusions I lived in regarding my drinking and using. I was not willing to …
Trauma Recovery & The 12-Steps: My Experience
I had self-diagnosed myself as an alcoholic and been exposed to 12-step recovery programs from a young age. My family began attending Alanon, with me as their qualifier, when I was 17. I had been in 12-step communities regarding my addiction prior to that. I always knew sobriety was on the horizon, just a few …