My only son is an addict and no amount of rehab seems to help. I think he really just wants to live outdoors and be left alone. As a mother, this is the most heartbreaking thing, almost as if nothing … more

When you got sober, what were some new habits that replaced your old ones?
I usually drank at night (8pm-ish), then had dinner, then went to sleep. My wife still drinks around that 8pm time, so I want/… more

For those folks in AA, how many meeting are you hitting, on average per week? I’m currently averaging around 2.5 and I’m sensing it might not be enough to keep me sane…

I have a little over a year clean and sober. Does it get easier or is it always this hard?

For folks who are in recovery and are happily married; how did you meet your spouse, was it before or after getting sober, and what keeps it “happy”?

Do I get divorced or do I accept that the bath mats will always be in the wash? I try to do the next right thing & be of service. On Friday I washed and folded over a dozen towels and 4 bath mats … more

I'm relatively new to the area and I'm having trouble finding a good job because of my criminal record from almost 6 years ago. Anyone got some advice

Sipping on teas all day has been a new addition to my life and it has really been helping me stay on track! Just putting it out there for my folks :)

AA fam - I am at steps 4/5, about 9 mo in and had a spiritual exp early on. Now recently I realized that I have been very ***self-centered***. I am glad I have the realization finally but it’s also ve… more

I'm a recovered addict and I've noticed I eat a lot more than I used to. I'm wondering if this is my mind's way of finding a new addiction? What do you guys think?

How do I know of my spouse has a problem with alcohol? I don’t know how to approach him because he doesn’t see a problem. Is this a “me” problem (am I projecting a problem simply because I don’t like … more

I’m finally standing up for myself and setting boundaries with my partner to address my codependency and enabling of them. It’s scary but I’m glad I found the courage. For anyone struggling with it, … more

How many chances is too many chances? This is the third time I checked my husband in and I'm quite honestly losing hope.

I just accepted a job offer which they said was contingent on clearing a background check and references. I have no problem with my references and already gave them a heads up. For the background chec… more

Has anyone here been able to practice moderation after recovery? I'm sober 650 days now but there are times I feel like I can indulge once in a while and be fine. Then again, the last two times I … more

My sister just relapsed and it's only been a week since she got back. She says she has it under control and won't do it again. Do I believe this or take her back?

I have a few years of a gap in my work history because I was checked in to rehab several times. Do I discolse to my potential employers the actual reason or just tell them I was taking a break?

Anyone else here served prison time and/or have felony drug convictions on their record? While I've met so many amazing colleagues in recovery, there are only a handful of us (at least in the fede… more

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90 days sober today.

I've been going strong in recovery for the last 6 months. I've noticed that I've put on a drastic amount of weight though and realising that my days of addiction were causing me to underea… more

I was one year sober until this Easter. The fact that there was a celebration in the family was enough for me to think, 'I need to be high for when all the people come talk to me'. Luckily, I … more

About to check my brother out of rehab for the third time. I've tried my best to keep him away from his old ways but I guess there's only so much I can do. Anyone have experience with this? Wo… more

Starting a new job next week and I'm pretty sure I'll have to take a drug test. I have stopped smoking but from what my research suggests, I still have weed in my system. What can I do pass th… more

500 days of Sober

Anyone out here felt like you had absolutely no withdrawal symptoms in the first few weeks of quitting drugs but felt it creeping up later on? I don't know if this normal.

Is anyone a member of an online sober support group? Do you find them helpful or too impersonal?

I'm in a cycle of workaholism. I have a ton of work to do, I involve myself in everything, I make it all my problem, I can't get it all done, I feel the pressure of failure to get everything d… more

What does everyone do to relax when they feel stress or the urge to use comes on? I’ve been trying to meditate but it doesn't seem to be working for me.

Did anyone disclose to their employer their history? I know some employers offer resources for people who struggle with addiction and it is illegal to fire someone with substance abuse issues but I ha… more

It’s crazy to reflect on the fact that I’m voluntarily spending my Wednesday night reading about God and sobriety from an old book with a dozen strangers and will be back again tomorrow to do it again… more

My husband has opened up to me about his struggles with gambling addiction in the past. I don't know the full extent of it, but it's definitely still an ongoing problem and I think primarily i… more

Just a friendly reminder that Narcan can save lives and is available over the counter at stores like CVS, Walgreens, and other pharmacies and you can even get it on Amazon. Carry some Narcan in your v… more