About the Pathways to Recovery category

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The Pathways to Recovery category is designed as a space for members to explore, share, and discuss the various approaches and experiences on the journey to recovery. Whether you’re navigating recovery yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn, this category is here to inspire connection and understanding.

Here are some ideas for using the category:

1. Share Your Journey

• Post about your personal recovery journey—your challenges, successes, and lessons learned.

• Reflect on how specific pathways (12-step programs, therapy, faith-based approaches, etc.) have helped you.

• Encourage others by sharing what has worked for you.

2. Ask Questions

• Curious about a specific recovery approach? Ask the community for their insights and experiences.

• Seek advice on choosing the right pathway for yourself or someone you support.

• Start a discussion about a new or lesser-known recovery method to gather thoughts.

3. Explore Different Approaches

• Share or learn about different recovery pathways, such as:

• 12-Step Programs

• SMART Recovery

• Faith-Based Recovery

• Holistic Wellness Approaches (yoga, meditation, etc.)

• Therapy and Counseling

• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

• Discuss how different pathways can complement each other.

4. Post Resources and Tips

• Share articles, books, podcasts, or tools that have been helpful in your recovery journey.

• Offer practical tips or exercises that align with a specific recovery pathway.

• Recommend local or online programs and services for others to explore.

5. Engage in Meaningful Conversations

• Respond to others’ posts to offer encouragement, share your perspective, or simply listen.

• Reflect on how different pathways have impacted your recovery or someone you know.

• Use the space to connect with others who may be exploring similar approaches.

6. Celebrate Progress

• Celebrate milestones and successes, whether they’re yours or someone else’s.

• Share inspirational quotes or stories that motivate you to keep going.

The Pathways to Recovery category is all about exploring the diverse journeys people take to find healing. Dive in, share your thoughts, and connect with others as we support one another on this shared journey.

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What a great topic, @KScout!

I feel like I’ve tried so many different things over the years, and what I’ve come to realize is that some things work, and some don’t. For me, it felt like I tried everything. I picked up a hobby, started exercising, got a plant… then a cat. I lived in a sober home, tried anonymous programs, and even became more religious for a time.

But what really made it stick for me was addressing my own immaturity and working on my impulsivity.

I’m far from perfect, and I know this is a disease. Most importantly, I never gave up. There were so many times I wanted to quit—honestly, sometimes I still do. That voice in my head can be so loud, so persuasive, even seductive, trying to pull me back into my disease. But over time, I’ve learned that shame thrives in silence. There’s such a relief in letting go of the lies and hiding. It’s freeing to not have to stop at the liquor store or chase down a plug anymore.

I still struggle, but I don’t give up. And I never will.

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Hey it’s like the lottery… are you feeling lucky?

Probably not if you’re searching for answers and solutions to addiction. There are many different “recovery programs” along with many drugs of addiction, and I don’t think they all go together. Throw in personalities and mental health disorders and, well, it’s anybody’s guess as to which will work with what and whom.

I would love to hear about people experience’s with different approaches, especially if they were successful.

I am fairly well versed in the program of AA, I mean at least for a “recoveredcrackhead”. This should also imply I tried NA. I have also participated in the SMART program, Life-ring, AVERT, CBT and “Mental Health Through Will Training” (technically that’s a book by A.Low, I forget the group name) I have also done a fair amount of research and studied “Chem Dep Counseling”)

I was deeply involved with “Recovery Coaching/Peer advocacy” and eventually did a few years in street homeless outreach. If I can help please reach out. I like solving problems,

If the e-mail doesn’t show in our info/bio, this “recoveredcrackhead” is easily found with a search, especially paired with Larrylive, you probably think I’m a yahoo, but I really do care.

Be Well,

Larry