Recovery is a Journey

Recovery is a Journey talking straight about sobriety

05/04/2026

Imagine a world where every action is guided by love, a clear sense of right and wrong, and genuine care for one another — this is the essence of a culture of peace, a vision embraced by the United Nations and global communities alike.

Today's International Day of Conscience highlights the vital role of conscience as a guiding force in achieving global peace, tolerance, and mutual respect.

https://www.un.org/en/observances/conscience-day

05/04/2026
Very hectic
05/04/2026

Very hectic

The 2024 US societal cost of was $366.8 billion, with unpaid caregiving, lost wages, and reduced quality of life accounting for over 75% of total costs. https://ja.ma/4mgHhPE

05/04/2026

You have permission to have feelings, reactions, and needs without feeling guilty or punishing yourself for being a "burden."

(You don't actually NEED "permission," but your "parts" & inner child might need to hear that sentence. So there you go.)

This is brilliant
05/04/2026

This is brilliant

It sounds harsh — and it is.

Because this work isn't gentle. It asks you to look at the parts of yourself you'd rather ignore.

The anger that comes too quickly.
The control that shows up when fear creeps in.
The silence you learned to survive with.
The wounds you carry from when you were small.

And if you don't face them — not blame them, not hate them, but face them — they don't disappear.

They simply pass down, shape the tone of your voice, guide your reactions, and become the lens through which you see your child.

Your child doesn't just inherit your smile.

They inherit your patterns.
Your fears.
Your unfinished business.

That's why this work matters so much.

Not to be perfect. Not to "fix" yourself.
But to pause long enough to ask: Is this mine? Or am I about to hand it to them, too?

Because when you dare to meet your pain with honesty, your child gets something different...

They get a parent who chooses awareness over autopilot.
A home where emotions are felt, not feared.
A legacy that doesn't pass on the hurt unexamined.

So no — we don't have to be flawless.
But we do have to be brave.

Because the things we avoid...
They don't vanish.
They just get handed down.

And our children deserve better than that.

They deserve us.

Whole, aware, evolving.

One conscious choice at a time. ❤️

Amen
05/04/2026

Amen

Collaborating with Function Health

I love Function Health because it gives me access to 100+ lab tests and detailed insights from licensed clinicians. This helps me make better choices to support both my mind and body. When you have real information, you can live with greater balance, clarity, and ease.

http://Functionhealth.com/yungpueblo

05/04/2026

Reaching out for help is a sign of strength—please keep going. connects young adults to resources for mental health and substance use, and a supportive community. Visit samhsa.gov/recoverme

05/04/2026

So clever

03/04/2026

History of Addiction. Dr Joe Nowinski who died on March 24th 2026.

Dr Joe was the author/creator of Twelve Step Facilitation (TSF), which is an evidence-based treatment for alcohol and drug abuse.

A Cochrane Review, considered the gold standard for evaluating medical as well as psychological treatments, concluded that TSF was superior to alternative treatments, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, in promoting long term recovery from substance abuse disorders.

Addiction Actually is not a 12 Step Page. We support all routes to recovery.

For those who are interested here are links that describe the Cochrane Review:
www.buzzsprout.com/1695664/15757945https://www.healthline.com/health-news/alcoholics-anonymous-is-still-the-most-effective-way-to-deal-with-alcohol-addiction

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD012880.pub2/full
Hazelden Publications is the publisher for Dr. Joe's works on Twelve Step Facilitation. For more information on implementing TSF, individually or in a group setting, visit the following:

https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas/initiatives/evidence-based/12-step-facilitation 12 Step Facilitation (ct.gov)tsf_scopeandsequence201710.pdf

https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas/initiatives/evidence-based/12-step-facilitation 12 Step Facilitation (ct.gov)

Hazelden Publications is the publisher for TSF materials, including the TSF Handbook (2nd Edition), a TSF Facilitator Guide, Participant Workbooks, and a DVD that can be used in TSF sessions.

Photo by Joseph Lee M.D.

03/04/2026

Findings from the Covid inquiry confirm the 'bitter reality' NHS workers faced during the pandemic.

Our President, Dr Roman Raczka, has responded: "This is exactly why we campaigned for additional funding for the NHS staff mental health and wellbeing hubs that were in place during one of the most challenging periods in the NHS's history."

Whilst we await further details of the new Staff Treatment Hubs outlined in the NHS 10-Year plan, our priority will remain working with the NHS, the government, and our members and partners to ensure they are fit for purpose.

Read our full response: https://www.bps.org.uk/news/bps-welcomes-inquirys-calls-greater-psychological-support-nhs-workforce?utm_campaign=PsychMat&utm_source=OfficialBPS&utm_medium=social

03/04/2026

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