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And just like that… we are in the new year

December 27, 2021 By webadmin In 12 Steps, Family and Friends, LGBTQ+, Recovery Basics, Trauma

We made it. We survived the soul-crushing experience of the holidays while being LGBTQ+ … and we are still standing. Some of us are only barely hanging on. Hey you, we see you out there, clutching that wine glass, still reeling from the verbal grenades Aunt Suzie threw at you...

To holiday or not | Coming out during the holidays

December 25, 2021 By webadmin In Family and Friends, LGBTQ+, Recovery Basics

Just like Santa sneaks down the chimney with a mixed bag of toys and coal for the stockings (anyone actually remember that?) so the holidays with family can be a mixed back of good and bad. If you are considering coming out this holiday season to family and friends, we have a few do’s and [&hellip...

5 ways to survive non-affirming families over the holidays

December 22, 2021 By webadmin In Family and Friends, LGBTQ+, Recovery Basics, Trauma

For many of us in the LGBTQ+ community, returning home for the holidays to spend time with our families is insanely triggering. The holidays are anything but happy and our tendency is to spend the time numbed out in our drink or drug of choice. Here are some tips to surviving the holidays with...

What is addiction?

November 18, 2021 By webadmin In Family and Friends, Recovery Basics

“I’m so addicted to shopping!” “I love this chocolate so much, I’m like, addicted!” “Dude, he’s a complete meth-head. Total addict. He will die from his addiction.” “He’s an addict. Total workaholic.” “My partner is so addicted to sex. Wants it all the time. I’m so ...

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And just like that… we are in the new year

To holiday or not | Coming out during the holidays

5 ways to survive non-affirming families over the holidays

What is addiction?

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