Recovering The SelfA Journal of Hope and Healing

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NEW YEAR – A Poem by Stephen Gill

by Stephen Gill What then if it is a New Year! This day is the same as any other day of last week, even last year. The wilful ghosts of sorrow have not …

Exercise Can Reduce Memory Loss in Seniors

by Anna Brecken Memory loss is something that impacts millions of seniors worldwide, and there’s not a real cure. The only thing that you can do is try to do …

The Stages of Grief

by Hannah Bates The death of someone close to you, whether they are a child, parent, or partner, is one of the hardest things that we can go through in life. …

Unwakeable Sleeping Infant

by Neall Calvert What shall I name you, infant, Swaddled, sleeping deep within, Blissfully unaware of life— Unwakeable? For your unspoken requirements— For …

Shepherding the Bereft

by Christy Lowry How often when we see a loss overwhelming those we love, do we wonder how we can help them, especially around the holidays? Asking myself this …

More Than a Memory: Reflections of Viet Nam

Victor R. Volkman, Editor Modern History Press (2008) ISBN 9781932690644 Reviewed by Dr. Michael Philliber for Reader Views (11/08) Synopsis: Fifteen Viet Nam …

Give Your Family the Greatest Gift This Year – Your Recovery

by Bill Weiss Drug and alcohol addicts are often given a specific stereotype. The truth of the matter is that an addict can be a successful business …

Tips on How to Heal a Broken Family for a Happier Christmas

by Todd Griffin Christmas time is a time of celebration, fun, and a time when families come together. Unfortunately, not all families are as close as others …

X’mas Spirit

by Stephen Gill I see her resurrecting in Christmas trees, mistletoe and  Santa Claus. I see her appearing within the decoration in  churches, homes and …

Rules For Life – Recovery Party

by Ken La Salle Welcome back to my continuing series of Rules For Life. While it has not been my policy during this series to trademark or, in any way, brand …

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