The 5 stages of Recovery... (From my person experience) Staying sober is a struggle in the beginning. Sometimes we wonder if it will ever get easier? I'm here to tell you that if you stick around, you won't regret it and it will get so much easier. Try to remember that recovery is a process. We didn't get to the depths of addiction overnight and we're not going to heal & change our lives overnight either. It takes time. Give yourself some time and give yourself some Grace. One day you'll wake up

Here’s why trauma can lead to addiction ⬆️ Coping mechanisms are intentional and conscious behaviours individuals use to manage the ongoing effects of a traumatic event. People may turn to addictive substances or behaviours to escape, numb, or self-medicate the emotional pain and distress arising from the trauma. One of the biggest impacts of childhood trauma is the development of coping strategies to survive the events. While these strategies may offer temporary relief, they do not address the