Reconnecting With Yourself in Recovery: Rediscovering Identity Beyond Addiction
Introduction Addiction can affect more than a person's health or daily responsibilities. Over time, it can also influence how a woman sees herself, her relationships, her interests, and the things that once gave her life meaning. As recovery progresses, there may be...
Women in Recovery: Understanding the Role of Healthy Boundaries in Long-Term Recovery
Introduction Recovery can change the way a woman looks at her relationships, responsibilities, and even her own needs. During active addiction, it may have been difficult to recognize when a situation, relationship, or responsibility was becoming unhealthy. As...
Finding Purpose in Recovery: Creating a Life Beyond Addiction
Introduction Recovery can create an opportunity to rediscover parts of life that may have been overshadowed by substance use. As women move forward in recovery, they may begin asking important questions about who they are, what matters to them, and what they want...