The “OMG” Phase, and the Traps We Fall Into
This is the time when the problem has reached a critical mass of recognition. It’s generally characterized by an intense desire to know what, wh…
Author: an-air-member
“I Hope More People Will Discover CRAFT”
Thank you again so much for the information and time you spent helping us. Duncan* is now at the purple recovery in Atlanta, Georgia! He a…
News of Our Family in Recovery
I tell you Dominique, this is all a process and a journey that one would not embark on of one's own volition, but there are some moments of self-r…
I Filed the Section 35 — I Feel Such Relief
"I filed the Section 35 and it is probably the best thing I’ve done. They already had him in custody so they did not have to search f…
The Road to Recovery: Our Child’s Early Sobriety
An Allies in Recovery member writes from the heart, sharing his experience of being the parent of an adult child in early recovery: "We were in the be…
Scared & Hopeful – Thoughts on Our Child’s Early Sobriety
"At [100 days], we found ourselves with fairly high expectations – When will he get a job? Is he progressing through his step work? Does he…
Are You Running the Marathon Too?
A father talks about dealing with his son's addiction and recovery. For him, the experience has been like an ultra-marathon, requiring g…