We held an essay contest asking those currently working through recovery what it means to them. Below are the contest winner and runner up’s essays, kept anonymous for their privacy. What Does Recovery Mean to Me? – Contest Winner To me recovery means to transform to a normal state of health, mind, and strength. In […]
Rapha Treatment Center
Healing For the Hurting
We asked some of our staff for an inside look at Rapha Treatment Center. This is a testimonial from the notes of someone who stayed at Rapha. They asked to remain anonymous. As I looked through the screen separating me from the deputy Sheriff, I noticed a large grassy field. There’s a sign that reads […]
What is Addiction?
The American Psychiatric Association defines addiction as a complex condition, a brain disease that is manifested by substance use despite harmful consequences. People with addiction (severe substance use disorder) have an intense focus on using a certain substance(s), such as alcohol or drugs, to the point that it takes over their life. They keep using […]
The Serenity Prayer, Bite-sized
The Serenity Prayer? You mean that thing that addicts say at the end of a meeting? How does that apply to me? Does it apply to me? History of the Serenity Prayer: The authorship of the Serenity Prayer is a matter of debate. Portions have been attributed to the ancient Greeks as well as various […]
Keeping Your Recovery Foundation Strong Through Personal Inventory and God’s Word
9Anyone who says, “I am in the light,” while holding hatred in his heart toward a fellow believer is still in the darkness. | 1 John 2:9 There is so much going on in the world around us which results in a lot going on inside of us, as well. We all have our own […]
