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Sitting with Grief and Hope

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Magnolia Beginnings

So many people in my circle will say in anger “They will never know how it feels until it happens to them!” We are talking about the loss of our loved ones to addiction, the struggle that we had fighting … Continue reading →

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The Journey

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Magnolia Beginnings

How much have we lost in this madness of helping our loved ones? Distant memories of old friendships, good jobs we enjoyed, family members who didn’t understand how we could keep loving, and relationships broken beyond repair. Most of all many of us … Continue reading →

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CUNNING, BAFFLING AND POWERFUL

Posted on March 24, 2017 by libbycataldi

Terry Gorski writes, Addiction comes into our lives posing as a friend and then slowly grows into a monster that can destroy us. (Terry Gorski, Straight Talk About Addiction) My reflection: I was deluded by addiction. It entered our home … Continue reading →

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“CAVE” FEELING

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Magnolia Beginnings

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Hell

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Magnolia Beginnings

Originally posted on The Addict In My Basement:
In high school I read a story about three people from different stations in life being asked to describe their idea of hell. This was a blanket statement. What is your idea…

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No More Shame, No More Silence

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Sandy Swenson

Misconceptions about addiction are so pervasive it’s no wonder that those struggling with addiction — and their families — suffer in silence, solitude, and shame. Even though our society encourages substance abuse at every turn, when someone becomes … Continue reading →

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Baby Steps Lead To Bigger Ones

Posted on March 20, 2017 by annali2002

“First Step Prayer: Dear Lord, I admit that I am powerless over my addict. I admit that my life is unmanageable When I try to control him/her. Help me this day to understand the true meaning of powerlessness. Remove from … Continue reading →

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Where do I go for help?

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Magnolia Beginnings

Trying to locate appropriate treatment for a loved one, especially finding a program tailored to an individual’s particular needs, can be a difficult process. However, there are some resources to help with this process. For example, NIDA’s handbook Seeking Drug … Continue reading →

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THE POWER OF COMMUNITY IN RECOVERY

Posted on March 16, 2017 by libbycataldi

Jeff and I talked about what helps people stay in recovery and he said, Getting sober is just the beginning; learning to live in abstinence is the goal. As human beings, we have a hunger to be seen and to … Continue reading →

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Silence Isn’t Always Golden

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Sandy Swenson

It is the addict, not my child, I help by keeping silent. So I will speak out. I will try to open eyes and hearts and minds–I will try to help people understand the disease of addiction–before it’s too late. … Continue reading →

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