Shattering the Silence

(By Gary Roe) Healing is tough but worth it. My daughter recently broke both her arms, one of them very badly. The pain was terrible and...

(By Gary Roe) When people find out I was sexually abused as a child, they are shocked. “I’m so sorry that happened to you. Children should...

(By John Joseph*) Plateaus, deserts, valleys—whatever you call them—they’re no fun. The fact that we seem to be bogged down in our efforts...

(By John Joseph*) One of the simplest and most effective tools in my recovery has been soul journaling. There’s something powerful about t...

(By John Joseph*) Shame is a universal experience. All of us can recall some moment of deep embarrassment, whether it's the feeling of...

(By John Joseph*) One of the best things I’ve learned in my recovery is the big difference between self-pity and sorrow. One is useful; th...

(By John Joseph*) The recovery process is an active one that demands a lot from me. It isn’t a passive progression that happens on its own...