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Romance. Relationships. Recovery. Advise for 'Normies' Dating a Sober Person
Dating someone sober? Have a conversation to set some ground rules. This is vital for any relationship in which one person is in recovery and the other is not.

Blogger
4 min read


Is Swearing an Emotional Coping Tool for People in Recovery?
Science says swearing can reduce stress, manage pain, and even make your brain feel slightly less like it’s being shredded alive. So yeah—sometimes yelling “holy shitballs” is literally therapeutic.

Colusa County Recovery
2 min read


Jules Recovery Story: I Came From a Normal Family
I wish I had some story to tell you about my horrible, abusive, and neglected childhood. But I don’t. I came from a normal family.

SM Wagenaar
4 min read


How to Stay Sober During a Zombie Apocalypse
2028: Zombies everywhere! Luckily, this guide covers the essentials — like outrunning your fittest friend, navagating support groups (and zombie sponsors), and keeping your home free of the walking dead.

Humor Squad
3 min read


The Powerful Message of "Wicked" Through the Lens of a Recovering Addict
"Wicked" isn't just a story about witches and magic; it's a testament to the resilience of the spirit. Elphaba, despite being ostracized...

SM Wagenaar
2 min read


Jason's Journey from Homeless Addict to Recovery Advocate
Methamphetamine had been a cruel thief, pilfering everything Jason held dear: his apartment, his steady job, close ties with his family and the love of his girlfriend . . .

Colusa County Recovery
2 min read


Colusa Peers Set to Attend 33rd Annual Recovery Happens Event at State Capitol
On September 3rd, a group of peers from Safe Haven Wellness and Recovery Center and staff members from Colusa County Behavioral Health Services will be heading to Sacramento for the 33rd Annual Recovery Happens event.

Local News
1 min read


Relapse and Recovery: Patrick's Story
Even though Patrick had hit bottom after bottom, he was unable to stay sober. Eventually he decided to ask for help from his father...

SM Wagenaar
3 min read


Colusa County Recovery Expands Peer Support Services to Thryve Day Center
Colusa County Recovery is bringing its successful peer-based recovery model to the Thrive Day Center in Colusa, thanks to an invitation...

SM Wagenaar
2 min read


From Dope Addict to HOPE Addict: Meet Colusa County's 'Sober Chick' with a White Cat
Every day, I see lives changed. Every day, I see people find hope. That is why I do what I do. My name is Susan and this is my journey.

SM Wagenaar
2 min read


Online Recovery's Mass Appeal: A Change is Gonna Come
Like the prophetic lyrics of Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come," AI and digital access are transforming the landscape of recovery.

Colusa County Recovery
3 min read


Free Relapse Prevention Guide
We believe in empowering you with the tools and support to make lasting change. That's why we've created a FREE "Relapse Prevention Guide..

Colusa County Recovery
2 min read


Love & Recovery: Keith Urban's Triumph Over Addiction
Urban revealed the deep-seated roots of his addiction: "My dad was an alcoholic, so I grew up in an alcoholic house and it took me a long...

SM Wagenaar
3 min read


It's Okay to Feel Uncomfortable Being Comfortable in Sobriety
You know there are times when you finally are in a place where life is so comfortable and content, it feels uncomfortable.

Terri Rivera
2 min read
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