I was born to a wonderful family. Both my parents served in the Army and I grew up with three siblings. We moved around quite a bit but I was very outgoing and enjoyed it. Addiction is something that definitely runs in my family. My father was an alcoholic but he got sober before he […]
On September 22nd, APC Volunteer and Recovery Coach Art Wimberly interviewed Raven Johnson, a person in long term recovery and passionate advocate for SUD recovery, about her substance use disorder. They talk about the struggles that Raven faced – like so many others – and how she now uses her story to encourage others. Follow
September is National Recovery Month, an annual observance to educate people on mental health and addiction services and how these services can support those struggling to reach a place of recovery. This post serves to highlight the hope in recovery as well as link to some of the services in the Birmingham area. When
With coronavirus still ravaging the country and the threat of autumn chills looming, many of us are spending more time at home curled up in front of the television. While this list is not a sign-off on using substance abuse as entertainment, it is aimed to be a helpful tool to guide your viewing toward
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It’s difficult to put all of my struggles on one page. Not because it’s painful to remember, but because I want to relate to everyone and be everything for everyone. I’ve dealt with this urge since I can remember. I’ve always wanted to help someone and be that person that could say that one sentence and BOOM everything
If you have been around any 12-step fellowship or treatment center, then it is likely you have heard the ever-so common clichés thrown around by the “old-timers”. Whether it is ‘turning it over to God’, ’living a life beyond my wildest dreams’, ‘one day at a time’, or ‘fake it till you make it’ – these recovery clichés are
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