DEPRESSION IN RECOVERY.
When we first launched back in Spring 2017 we were privileged to feature some work by the one and only Amy Dresner.
Fast forward two years later and with “Depression in Recovery” Amy takes an irreverent view on addiction, recovery, the brain reward system and, erm, dopamine.
RECOVERY IN ACTION.OPEN MIC REVIEW.
Good friend of the site, Jem Stuart takes a moment to reflect on a wonderful evening at the recent 5 Ways Open Mic Night in Leeds.
RSFF_2019_WINNERS ANNOUNCED.
The shortlist for this years Recovery Street Film Festival has been drawn up.
Get the kettle on, pull up a chair and enjoy creative recovery in action.
THE SHAME OF THE STRUGGLE.
Why is shame so powerful? Why once you give it an inch does it take a mile? Why does shame follow imperfection? Why do we let shame silence our voice?
Sarah J. Braun writes.
“HOW VERY LITTLE CAN BE DONE UNDER THE SPIRIT OF FEAR.”
Imagine if you had no place to turn. Caught in addiction but too afraid to seek help. Scared of the repercussions that that might have. Tiff Swedeen writes in support of Nurses’ Day 2019.
NO, I DON’T DRINK, SO DON’T JUDGE ME.
It’s time to turn your back on the negative assumptions, seize your sobriety and live the life you truly deserve. Gayle writes.
ADDICTION: BREAKING THE STIGMA.
If pre-conceptions could kill… Society takes a mostly dim view of addiction. Breaking free of the stigmas associated with addiction and recovery can…
WHY I DECIDED TO RECOVER OUT LOUD.
As if the struggles of active addiction are not enough, many of us live lives framed by stigma. Whilst maybe only words, these…
QUITTING DRINKING – WHY CAN’T I JUST MODERATE?
If you are using willpower to moderate your drinking, then all you are really doing is fighting against your desire. Why moderation doesn’t work…
SURELY ONE WON’T HURT. WE MEET GAYLE.
I wasted so many precious moments with my kids thanks to alcohol and they missed out on so much too because I was either too drunk or too ill to do anything with them. We meet Gayle.
THE ART OF BEING FEARLESS.
What would YOU do if you weren’t afraid? We celebrate Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2019 with our very own, Sarah J. Braun.
DRINKING WASN’T MY PASSTIME, IT WAS MY IDENTITY.SO I QUIT.
Right up until the moment I quit I thought I would always be a drinker. I would never give up alcohol. Life was too short to not drink, surely. Liz writes.
SHOVE & NUMB. BY TRACIE.
Maintaining sobriety can be brutal. Just when you think you’ve got things covered, the monster rears its ugly head – let battle commence.…
BRITISH WOMEN ARE AMONG THE HEAVIEST DRINKERS IN THE WORLD.
Do you feel free? Perhaps you feel held captive by a society that promotes drinking alcohol as, well, “absolutely fabulous”? Did you know…
