The week of Monday February 27, through Sunday March 5, 2023, is “Eating Disorder Awareness Week” (“EDAW”). EDAW is an annual campaign originated by the National Eating Disorder Association and its allies to increase awareness and educate the public on signs, symptoms, and available treatment for eating disorders. This year’s focus is “Strength through Experience and Knowledge” and recognizing … [Read more...]
Dry January: To Drink or Not to Drink; That is the Question
For those of us in active recovery, the question of whether to drink or not to drink has been answered. For others, the question has not yet been asked, or seemed relevant. For still others, the decision to take a break from alcohol has more to do with the potential health benefits of not drinking for a sustained period. The idea for Dry January (i.e., voluntary abstention from drinking alcohol … [Read more...]
Recovery Month 2022 – What Recovery Means to Me
September is Recovery Month. The fact that it falls in September holds special meaning for me because on September 20, 2022, it will have been 22 years since I made the decision to stop drinking and to get and to stay sober. I got sober in my 30s. I was just so sick and tired of being sick and tired. Life seemed pointless. And that was unacceptable to me. I had two beautiful daughters who … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 3
- 4
- 5