by Coach Cheryl | Sep 1, 2026 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Community, Partner Healing, Partner's Workshop, Recovery, Recovery Workshop
Stopping the behavior matters. It may be the first major decision you make in recovery. It may have required more courage, honesty, and determination than anyone around you realizes. But stopping the behavior isn’t the same thing as recovering. ...
by Coach Cheryl | Aug 12, 2026 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Community, Partner Healing, Partner's Workshop, Recovery, Recovery Workshop, Sex, Love & Porn
Four Words That Can Change Everything “We need to talk.” For many couples, those words are nothing more than an invitation to have a conversation. But when addiction has been part of a relationship, those same four words can trigger immediate fear. ...
by Coach Cheryl | Aug 7, 2026 | Community, Partner's Workshop, Recovery, Recovery Workshop
Sobriety Is the Beginning, Not the Destination For many people, the first goal of recovery is simple: stop using. That goal is important. Without sobriety, it’s difficult to make meaningful progress in any area of life. But many people are surprised to...
by Coach Cheryl | Jul 17, 2026 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Community, Partner Healing, Partner's Workshop, Recovery, Recovery Workshop, Sex, Love & Porn
One of the most frustrating experiences in recovery is knowing exactly what is happening and still finding yourself repeating the same patterns. You see the chain. You recognize the triggers. You know where your choices are leading. Yet somehow, the behavior...
by Coach Cheryl | May 15, 2026 | Community, Home, Partner Healing, Partner's Workshop, Recovery, Recovery Workshop
Communication in recovery can be complicated. Even when things are improving, certain words, tones, or moments can trigger strong emotional reactions. Sometimes it happens instantly. A simple phrase like, “Can we talk?” can create anxiety, fear, or even panic...
by Coach Cheryl | May 6, 2026 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Community, Partner Healing, Partner's Workshop, Recovery, Recovery Workshop
Recovery is not a straight line. Most people enter recovery thinking they should feel better quickly, think more clearly, and be “past it” within a short period of time. When that doesn’t happen, doubt sets in. Am I doing this right? Why do I still feel this way?...
