Connect Before You Correct: The Lesson My Mother Paid For
Frederick Shegog is the child of a woman in addiction recovery. Here’s what she taught him about parenting in recovery before she died.
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Plan Your Sober New Year’s
New Year’s Eve is a big party holiday for a huge chunk of the population. So it’s no wonder that many people in early recovery worry about New Year’s. They worry about how they’re going to make it through without picking up, and they worry that they won’t have any
Ask Robin: Frustrated in Recovery
Dear Frustrated in Recovery, I am frustrated for you. You’ve worked hard to get here; I know from experience the blood, sweat, and tears it takes to stitch together hours or days, let alone a year. Before I launch into sharing my own experience, I need you to know two
There’s No Place Like Sober For The Holidays
The holidays can test your sobriety for several reasons.
Holiday Gift Guide for People in Addiction Recovery
Buying holiday gifts for loved ones isn’t always easy, especially when you’re buying for sober folks. Have you noticed how many online gift lists include alcohol or accessories (like flasks, glasses, and bottle-openers) or “hilarious” drug references? If you find yourself stressing about what to get for someone who doesn’t
Fighting Stigma on World AIDS Day
When World AIDS Day was founded in 1988, it was the first international global health day. It’s recognized on the first of December every year. The universal symbol for AIDS awareness is a red ribbon. On this day, we recognize and support those living with HIV/AIDS and remember those we’ve
Ask Robin: Stuck In a Job
Dear Stuck in a Job, First off, you are NOT alone in this feeling. At one point in my early recovery, I felt exactly like you do. I was working at a corporate job, and my day-to-day was as titillating as drying paint. Every morning I’d come to work, sit
Member Stories
From people who've been there
I Thought 7-OH Was Legal and Safe. It Was Neither.
Tobias struggled with opioids and alcohol by white-knuckling it. But when they became addicted to 7-OH, they needed help. And they got it at Workit
Home’s a Feeling, Not a Place: Randy’s Story of Recovery
Born behind bars and using drugs by 15, Randy found a way to turn his life around. Now he’s in recovery with the support of
I Lost My Sister, Then Nearly Lost Myself
Shawn got his first pill to ease the pain of an injury—and then went through years of addiction and relapse. He doesn’t have to live
Ashley’s Story
Ashley felt trapped and alone in the cycle of addiction, until her son gave her the impetus to find help. Now she’s supported and connected
Eric’s Story
Eric knew Suboxone treatment worked for him, but he faced obstacle after obstacle in getting it. Until he found Workit Health.
Tracey’s Story
Tracey was tired of trying to get sober, and she was tired of feeling judged. With Workit Health, she found the support she needed.
