Expectation Versus Hope
Bart Ross, Recovery Services Manager For most of my life before recovery, I had very high expectations of other people, events, and myself. These often led to big disappointments, and I had extreme trouble accepting the outcomes. These so-called letdowns led to poor...
Staying Committed to Sobriety Goals
“Game plan” is one of many terms to start in sports and eventually get used by almost anyone. A game plan is your strategy for winning, and not having one can make reaching any goals more challenging. When they’re sober goals you’re aiming to reach, you and everybody...
Taking Issue with Terminology: Untreated Alcoholism and Alcoholic Behaviors
By Bart Ross | Recovery & Alumni Services Coordinator I don’t believe the terms “untreated alcoholism” and “alcoholic behaviors” are always 100% accurate statements. I can see the point, but does referring to alcoholism or addiction...
Gratitude
Bart Ross, Recovery Services Manager What is gratitude? What’s the difference between being thankful and grateful? Gratitude is the quality of being thankful with a readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. It’s the action of showing appreciation....
The Doctor’s Opinion
Bart Ross, Recovery & Alumni Services Coordinator Who was this doctor? His name was William Duncan Silkworth, M.D.(“Silky”). Like much of the Alcoholics Anonymous history, exact dates are unclear. The research I’ve done had many discrepancies. He...Hanley Center: Most Insurance Accepted
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