When I first started working in the field of addiction treatment, I was shocked by the number of relapses and deaths. I knew recovery was a hard road, but I wasn’t prepared for how fragile life could feel when addiction takes hold. Then it hit even closer to home. My 30-year-old nephew died of an […]
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The Winding Road to Recovery: No Two Journeys Are the Same
Guest Post by Renee Baribeau, The Practical Shaman Healing never moves in a straight line. It zigzags. It doubles back. It pauses for long stretches. And sometimes, it takes you places you never expected to go. If you’re reading this and wondering when you’ll arrive, here’s a reminder: the path is the destination, and every […]