Recovery

Are you in recovery, but you feel stuck? Maybe you’ve stopped the addictive behavior, or you’re trying to, but you still feel urges, especially when you have a lot of stress. This is where affect regulation comes into play. It’s the ability to notice and move through difficult feelings without […]

If you’re in recovery from sex or pornography addiction, you’ve probably heard the word disclosure and felt your stomach tighten a little. Sharing the full truth about your behavior with your partner can feel terrifying, and it’s tempting to wonder whether a partial version or no disclosure at all might […]

You want closeness, but the moment someone gets close, something in you pulls back. Or maybe it’s the opposite. You cling too hard, need constant reassurance, and feel panicked at the smallest sign of distance. Either way, you’ve probably wondered why relationships feel so much harder for you than they […]

Recovery from addiction isn’t just about stopping harmful behaviors. It means establishing healthy skills so you don’t fall back into old patterns, and asserting your needs to determine what you will or won’t tolerate. Boundaries are one of the most important tools for maintaining lasting recovery. They create safety, accountability, […]

You decided to get better. You did the hard work of admitting the problem, maybe you completed an intensive program, and you came home with tools you didn’t have before. You’re committed to recovery. Then you discovered AI chatbots. Or maybe they found you, through an ad, a recommendation, or […]

You’ll encounter many obstacles in recovery. But sometimes the most pervasive and unexpected is fearing what other people will think. When others make negative comments or judgments, it stings, especially when those comments are about a sensitive, vulnerable subject like addiction recovery. But maybe you’ve found the loudest voice is […]