The Lie of “High-Functioning” Addiction
We love the idea of control. It’s comforting to believe that addiction only happens to people who’ve fallen apart, the ones who’ve lost their jobs, their families, their homes. It makes the rest of us…
Why Recovery Feels Like You’re Always Running Late
Ask anyone in recovery, and they’ll tell you the same thing: it feels like life started without them. Everyone else seems ahead, in their careers, their families, their confidence, their peace. Meanwhile, you’re trying to…
What Happens After Rehab Ends
The car ride home from rehab feels like victory. You’ve waited, prayed, fought, and finally, they did it. They finished treatment. You can breathe again. The nightmare’s over. Except it’s not. What most families aren’t…