Acing your interview
Being a person in recovery means confronting the consequences of past mistakes, and this truth is never more evident than when it’s time to go back to work. Someone in …
November 2019 From the Publisher
GETTING CLEAR ON COMMUNITY To get completely clear on what we mean by giving this latest Journey issue a ‘“community theme,” I decided to look up the word “community.” It …
September 2019 From the Publisher
The Creative Type Big deep breaths! As I sit here in East End’s gazebo staring at Casco Bay, trying to get this letter written, I’m reminded of how important breathing …
On the Journey – Sam Marr
AGE: 25 RESIDENCE: CARIBOU OCCUPATION: FARMER TIME IN RECOVERY: 2.5 YEARS “Remember – it’s about progress, not perfection.” What has surprised you the most about sober living? Finding enjoyment …
July 2019 From the Publisher
Learning To Love My Wobble David Lee’s article in this issue is about learning new things and learning to love that point in the growth process where we start to …
May 2019 From the Publisher
Recovery is Possible Those are three simple words but an incredibly powerful declaration. Journey, with that message, has received such a positive response that it is almost overwhelming. It is …
March 2019 From the Publisher
This very first letter from the publisher feels tortuous right now. I’ve typed, deleted, typed again, deleted all of it, walked away, questioned myself, prayed and started fresh more than …
How You Can Boost Your Self Confidence by Learning New Skills
For many people, improvements in confidence and self-esteem come directly from learning. As we learn, as we succeed and even as we fail, we grow. During a period of recovery, …
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This Recovery Life – Elaine Lilley
What? Who said that? As I prepared to go out for an evening of dinner and drinks, I heard it. Soft and subtle, but not my own. You know that …
The Beginning
I’ve been told that you can stand to do any task for five minutes and that this is a good way to approach the dreaded house cleaning chore. So, as …