My Alcoholic Mother & Me
This member wonders if it's too late to help her mother in this late stage of her drinking life. She also seeks to understand how she can free her…
Category: INSPIRATION – stories of recovery and success
Podcast #65 — What Is Peer Support? With Thrive CEO Brian Bailys
(37:08) In today's episode of Coming Up for Air, Annie Highwater focuses on peer support. She interviews Brian Bailys, Thrive CEO and creator…
Podcast #63 — Heartland High: Ohio’s First Recovery School
(54:15) Columbus, Ohio. Annie Highwater meets with some of Heartland High's key staff members, making for an uplifting and heartfel…
Podcast #62 — Katie Donovan – A Mother’s Addiction Journey
(1hr10mins) In this episode of Coming Up for Air, Annie Highwater and Katie Donovan share thoughts about how the active addiction of their c…
Podcast #61 — Laurie’s Internal Journey
(53:37) In this episode, Dominique asks Laurie to share with us what was going through her mind when she realized her son was struggling with an …
Five Science-Backed Strategies to Build Resilience
Even for the relatively self-aware and emotionally adept, struggles can take us by surprise. But learning healthy ways to move through adversity&mdash…
Compelling Proof that CRAFT Is Working (Even When You’re Not Sure It Is)
Fireweed3 shares words from her daughter: "I just really want to tell you how grateful I am for your continuing love and support throughout…
Alcoholism vs. Addiction
Using a wide range of first-hand accounts, this article takes a frank look at the language we use to label addictions, and unpacks some of the meaning…
He’s Left Us With Nothing
She's tried everything to get him help and save their marriage. But now this member is facing financial ruin due to her Loved One's outra…
Moving Forward After a Relapse
Writing in with an update about her Loved One's recent relapse, this Allies member shares her raw and heartfelt reflections. She is clea…