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Recovery requires a significant long-term effort to disconnect the emotional wiring that sabotages relational intimacy caused by family dysfunction. Here are 3 Recovery Reflections for you to rewire those old family of origin scripts. Read or Listen Now at geniusrecovery.org/new-days-from-…

Understanding Addiction as a Response, Not a Choice. Millions are imprisoned under the misconception that addiction is merely a poor choice deserving punishment. This overlooks the deeper truth: addiction often stems from an attempt to cope with emotional pain and challenges.

Once I began my sabbatical and stepped away from the chaos-loss, heartbreak, and other stresses, my pain disappeared. This experience showed me the powerful connection between our mental state and physical health. Sometimes, stepping back is the best way forward. @JoePolish

You can't punish pain out of people. Treating addicts as moral degenerates and incarcerating them is not the solution. Despite the challenges posed by their behavior – lying, cheating, and stealing – addicts often possess immense creativity and care.

Remember, don't get lost in woundology. While it's important to share our stories and pain, they shouldn't define us. Increase awareness and consciousness, but don't use past hardships for sympathy. We all face pain and challenges; understanding this is key.

Bronson observed from his interviews with a diverse group that what people truly desire is more excitement ('woo') and less dismay ('ah'). For me, that resonates deeply. Success means pursuing what genuinely brings joy and reducing what doesn’t.

In recovery, an addict is challenged to confront the “stinking thinking” that sabotages sobriety.  Here are 4 simple suggestions that offer a way out of self-sabatoge. geniusrecovery.org/self-sabotage-…

Safe place conversations are where sobriety and serenity are hammered out and we forge clarity to do the next right thing...Here are suggestions to make your safe place experiences effective. Read or Listen Now at geniusrecovery.org/safe-places/

It’s by facing our demons we find acceptance, and healthy connections with others. ❤️‍🩹 Our past abuse impacts how we respond and relate in the present. Get strategies to integrate the wounding experience with a grounding of self-empowerment at geniusrecovery.org/wounds-that-bo…

Our past abuse impacts how we respond and relate in the present. Get strategies to integrate the wounding experience with a grounding of self-empowerment at geniusrecovery.org/wounds-that-bo…. It’s by facing our demons we find acceptance, and healthy connections with others.

4 Brilliant Considerations (7 min. read or LISTEN) - #3, Create a Safe Space is about what you DO there to HEAL ❤️‍🩹 geniusrecovery.org/the-art-of-qui…

"How we engage romance requires thoughtful preparation and consideration so that the charm that wells up within does not become harm that hurts others." - K.W. ... Get 6 Smart Considerations for Dating In Recovery at geniusrecovery.org/dating-protoco…

YOU ARE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK! "Strength comes from being seen and heard. When space is made to be noticed and validated then truth can be noticed and validated ... Walking alongside each other is the way to find a shortcut to the heart." - K.W., 3min. @ geniusrecovery.org/you-are-strong…

“None of us are defined by our worst actions that we have done.” - Bryan Stevenson, Just Mercy... Get 5 smart considerations to anchor your identity to who you are rather than what you do at geniusrecovery.org/how-does-belie…

“I have never met anyone in all my life who wasn’t a hypocrite.” K.W. Get strategies to handle hypocrisy, 3min READ or 5min LISTEN, at: geniusrecovery.org/rx-for-treatin…

Embracing grief is a powerful step towards healing. In Ken Wells' latest Blog for @GeniusRecovery, he insightfully discusses why processing our losses is essential for bouncing back stronger. Highly recommended reading for anyone on a journey of recovery. geniusrecovery.org/the-importance…

4 superb considerations for ANYONE managing change and challenges! Short 5 minute Read... or in under 8 min. you can LISTEN to author and expert Ken Wells read it to you here >> geniusrecovery.org/how-to-embrace…

Discover how relational safety in #community creates the opportunity to #healaddiction. New #AddictionRecovery post by Ken Wells at geniusrecovery.org/talkin-trash/

Relapse isn't the end. Transform temptation into lessons that strengthen your resolve in #AddictionRecovery. Read or Listen now at geniusrecovery.org/red-alerts-to-… and you’ll discover how to find balance, keep moving forward, calm your mind, and stay engaged in your #personalgrowth.

It's the #authenticity of our own #recoveryjourney, and our real and pure experiences that define us. Read or Listen to this new post by Ken Wells at geniusrecovery.org/self-defeating… and you’ll discover how to see your #TrueSelf and hear your #InnerWisdom