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 | Jul 3, 2026 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Partner Healing, Partner's Workshop, Recovery, Recovery Workshop, Sex, Love & Porn
When people first enter recovery, they usually focus on a specific behavior they want to stop. The pornography. The gambling. The affair. The drinking. The compulsive spending. The behavior becomes the enemy. And while that behavior may indeed be creating...
by Coach Cheryl | Jun 5, 2026 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Partner Healing, Partner's Workshop, Recovery, Recovery Workshop, Sex, Love & Porn
When most people think about recovery, they often focus on one thing: stopping the behavior. Stopping drinking. Stopping drug use. Stopping gambling. Stopping unhealthy patterns. And while that absolutely matters, stopping alone does not automatically create...
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?...
by Coach Cheryl | Apr 18, 2026 | Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Community, Home, Partner Healing, Partner's Workshop, Recovery, Recovery Workshop
Supporting a loved one in recovery can feel overwhelming, especially when you care deeply and want to help. You may find yourself constantly thinking about what they need, what they’re feeling, and whether they are going to be okay. In the process, it becomes easy...