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From Addiction to Recovery: A Therapist’s Personal Journey

“The story of becoming sober signifies a great deal more than simply not ‘picking up’ or ‘using’. This is a story not only of recovery, but also of what it means to live in sobriety.”
Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy
1st District, Rhode Island “This book, written by a recovering addict who became a successful therapist, is a perfect road map for addicts, codependents, and therapists. Among the milestones are sobriety, emotional maturity, and personal responsibility.”

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jeffallencomedy.com In this gripping (not comedic) confession, Christian Comedian Jeff Allen talks about the lowest point in his life, and how he rose up with God’s help, and forgiveness from his son.
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Modern Day Miracles (MDM), the documentary, sheds light onto the positiveness of the longevity of sobriety. Interviewed, are recovered alcoholics and/or addicts that have been sober mutiple years ranging from 1-30 years sober. Most documentaries about this subject concentrate on those who need recovery or those who just got into recovery. MDM concentrates on the long term effect of a successful recovery. If you are and/or know someone that is addicted to any substance, this documentary will give you the hope an addict needs or a friend/family member needs to intervene.

Parenting A to Z: A Guide to Everything from Conception to College

Used – Parenting A to Z is the only single volume to offer such a range of essential information and insight on every aspect of a child’s physical, emotional, and social development. This book contains entries on more than 2,000 subjects including such major parenting concerns as generic counseling, educational and medical testing, drug and alcohol abuse, child care, social services, family law and much more.

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: From Mechanism to Prevention

Recognition of the relationship between alcohol abuse and adverse prenatal outcomes is reflected in the warning labels on every alcoholic beverage sold in the United States. Because alcohol abuse has serious consequences for both individuals and society as a whole, much research has been devoted to this problem. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome provides straightforward facts regarding the impact of alcohol consumption as it affects the development of the embryo and fetus. Surveying current research of fetal alcohol syndrome and its related problems, the book addresses the immediate effects on development at various stages. Long-term action of prenatal alcohol exposure later in life is also considered. A chapter devoted to assessing the behavior of children who were prenatally exposed to alcohol emphasizes the necessity of longitudinal studies of fetal alcohol syndrome. This important reference offers a thorough overview of a problem that cannot be ignored.

Question by just another nickname: How have you dealt with changing from codependent relations to healthy ones?
i grew up in a neglectful, abusive, alcoholic household. as a result, i have very deeply ingrained codependent attitudes that i am currently working on changing. i got a therapist and go to al-anon meetings. it has been a wonderful help and now, instead of life being a chaotic mess, it is full of hope. things are much simpler and i feel some serenity! i would love to hear how anyone has dealt with their relations in this process, especailly related to those who are still heavily codependent, such as siblings. i want very much to have a healthy friendship with my sister, but she does not seek help and does not change. i can see through her alot more now. i can recognize her subconcious manipulations, guilt trips, and victim stance. i respond better and try not to get pulled back into the codependent role when we speak. but, i would prefer us to feel close again. not like we once were… because it was unhealthy comisery, negativity, and talking about other people instead of our own experiences. what i want now is to have friendships based on friendliness and a simple enjoyment of each other’s company… a few words shared in confidence… to be able to share life experiences and joy. i am trying best i can to let her know these things, but alot of what i say now becomes a threat to her. she questions my motives and in general is just a terrible friend based on my new understandings! everything is about her, and she has no capacity for listening without saying “you should..” and trying to “help” even though i don’t even ask for advice. i don’t enjoy her company. i feel like i am talking with an addict. i won’t leave her completely, but i know i can’t change her and i think it is hopeless for us, unless she gets help too. do you think i am being mean or unreasonable? is there anything in particular that might help a breakthrough develop? thanks!