Healthy Boundaries By creating distance is one of the healthiest ways I can protect myself and foster my growth without compromising my values. It’s not about being controlling; it’s about honouring my needs. Boundaries, whether physical, emotional, or material, allow me to build a solid foundation for long-term well-being and self-respect. Fostering Healthy RelationshipsBoundaries are the foundation of healthy relationships. They help you communicate your needs clearly and avoid enabling behaviours, co-dependency, or manipulation, creating more balanced and respectful interactions. Encouraging AccountabilityIn recovery, setting boundaries holds you and others accountable. For instance, maintaining distance from people or situations tied to old habits helps you stay aligned with your goals.                        …

There have been countless moments in my recovery when I’ve felt stuck, as though I were trapped in an endless loop, going around in circles. I’d catch myself slipping into the same familiar patterns, repeating old habits, and reacting to the same triggers that once held me captive. It was frustrating, even disheartening at times, to see myself standing on the brink of these cycles yet again. But something shifted when I realized the significance of what was happening. I could see those patterns. I could recognize the old habits and triggers. With that awareness, I discovered something even more powerful: I had the tools and the ability to break…

How-To From Surviving to Thriving Professional SupportI’ve found that working with qualified professionals is incredibly helpful. Whether I’m exploring therapy approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), or trauma-informed counseling, having a trained guide allows me to process my emotions in a safe environment. In addition, staying consistent with my medical or addiction care team helps me monitor my progress and tailor my treatment plan when needed. Peer Support GroupsConnecting with others who share similar experiences has been invaluable. In these groups, I feel both validated and understood, which helps to reduce isolation. Listening to others’ journeys and sharing my own struggles and triumphs also…

Resentment is the number one offender, wreaking havoc on the lives of those struggling with substance use and addictive behaviors. When you let myself get stuck in resentment, the chances of recovering from addiction diminish significantly. Resentment often feels like a wave of anger, bitterness, or dissatisfaction when we believe we’ve been wronged, treated unfairly, or disrespected. This emotion usually stems from a perceived injustice or insult, sometimes something as small as a look, and it has a way of lingering, festering over time. The more we hold onto it, the more it fuels negative feelings toward the person or situation we believe caused my pain. Recognizing this pattern is…

Courage to Heal : My Transitioning from addiction and receiving a cancer diagnosis to becoming an adventurer Transitioning from addiction and receiving a cancer diagnosis to becoming an adventurer has been an extraordinary and deeply transformative journey for me. It’s a path filled with overcoming both physical and mental challenges while embracing a new way of living, focused on exploration, freedom, and personal growth. Here’s how I navigated such a profound shift: This transformation has been nothing short of heroic. By staying committed to my health, well-being, and adventurous spirit, I’ve realized that life can be truly lived, and it’s filled with possibilities I once couldn’t have imagined. Sometimes, the…

“Recovery is Inspirational, and Inspiration is Contagious” captures the transformative power of personal growth and resilience When someone goes through a journey of recovery—whether it’s from illness, addiction, trauma, or any challenge—their strength can inspire others. That inspiration, in turn, spreads like a positive force, motivating those around them to pursue their own paths of healing, self-improvement and change. It’s a reminder that one person’s courage and determination can ripple outward, creating a chain reaction of hope and encouragement. This contagious inspiration helps build a supportive community where everyone lifts each other up, reinforcing the idea that no one is truly alone on their journey. My recent experience at the…

Hello, I’m Roger Davies, and I’d like to share a bit about my journey—one that has taken me from the depths of addiction to the highest peaks of adventure, both literally and metaphorically. My life has been filled with incredible highs and devastating lows, but the thread that runs through it all is resilience, strength, and an unwavering commitment to living fully. If you’re interested in nonfiction books about addiction, I want to share not only my story but how that story has been transformed into a book that could offer you—or someone you know—hope and inspiration. A Difficult Beginning: Crime, Addiction, and Recovery The early chapters of my life…