Our adult relationships can add value and support to our lives as we navigate everyday life challenges. When our kids struggle with addiction, depression, anxiety, or other behavioral issues, we can get overwhelmed as parents. We might start to neglect our parenting partner and never get through the negative energy present in our partnership. We need to remember to nurture and invest in our relationship with our partner. When we fail to invest, we lose the support we may need

Having relationships with our peers is essential for our health and well-being. However, we may have difficulty distinguishing between real friends and those who only appear to be friends. The people we choose to surround ourselves with can encourage and support us. They can also put us down or feel threatened by our growth and change. When we are in recovery, we are striving to improve daily. We are continually finding new ways to grow and provide value to the world. Unfortu

The people that you chose to spend your time with may have a huge impact on your life. You can be influenced by the attitudes and behaviors of those around you in ways that you may not realize. When you are in recovery, you may be well aware of the dangers that some people can have in your life. You may have identified friends who have been bad influences on you in the past. You may have noticed the feelings you get when people do not support or encourage you in your goals. Y