At Jericho Road, we understand that recovery is a journey best taken with the support of loved ones. Our ‘Family Support’ blog posts are dedicated to offering inspiration, guidance, and resources for families navigating addiction recovery alongside their loved ones. Here, you’ll find announcements for family workshops, support group meetings, and encouraging messages that foster hope, resilience, and healing for all. Together, we can build stronger families and a healthier community.
Think! As we come near to the end of our year of slogans, we come to an interesting slogan: “Think.” I used to wonder why “Think” is a slogan since it seems that all I do is “think” – think about my loved one and their problems, think about how they could solve their struggles, […]
Live and Let Live As we’ve been learning about the slogans used in 12 Step recovery programs this year, I’ve been continually reminded that a few simple words can transform my thinking. “Live and Let Live” is one of those simple yet powerful slogans. In talking about this slogan, we tend to focus on the
Keep and Open Mind The slogan for this month is “Keep an Open Mind.” This saying reminds me that although I may not always know the answer to a problem or be able to see a solution, by keeping an open mind I make myself available to other possibilities – even ones I may never
One Day at a Time This year our Family Support newsletters will focus on the various slogans we use in 12 Step recovery. “When confronted with a confusing or upsetting situation, a slogan can be a lifesaver. If we are at a loss for what to do, these simple yet profound sayings can clarify our
Tips for Facing the Holidays The holiday season is often portrayed in the media as a happy, joyous, and peaceful time of year. However, when addiction has affected our families, it’s more likely to be a stressful, anxious, chaotic time of year. Disappointment from broken promises, fears of “what if…”, and longing for “the good
Growing through Acceptance One of the first concepts I heard about in Al-Anon meetings was “acceptance.” At first I thought that to accept something meant I had to agree with it, condone it, like it, or even just be ok with it. But that’s not what acceptance means. In one of the Al-Anon daily readers
