Articles and observations on grief, addiction, and recovery by Dr. Réna.
The Spirit of 12 Step Work Brings Power Even When The Electric Power Goes Out. I do a daily gratitude text with several women in
Recovery quotes, like “Up Until Now,” remind us that words matter. The language we use can either keep us stuck in our destructive past or propel us into a brighter future. When we start to listen to our self-talk and choose our words wisely, we gain the tools to acknowledge what used to happen while strongly committing to walking down a different path.
In the complex journey of substance abuse and addiction recovery, the impact of loss and grief emerges as a formidable challenge, capable of triggering relapse.
Grief is a powerful and universal emotion that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. When combined with the challenges of substance abuse recovery,