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Give a gift in memory or honor of your father, or someone who is like a father to you! Your donation will help a man, woman, or child in need and donations of $25 or more will include a tribute card that will be sent to the individual being honored!   Click here to donate today! Every Wednesday Shipley's Do-Nuts makes several of its delicious pastries available to the Shepura Men's Center, but we need a volunteer to deliver these wonderful treats! We are looking for a reliable group or individual to pick up the do-nuts up between 6:30-7 p.m. every Wednesday evening and drop them off at our center. For more information please contact Andrea at andrea@jimmiehalemission.com or 205-323-5878 x105. Tony Cooper continues the Mission's 75th Anniversary Celebration & Appreciation Tour in June. The executive director will be making guest speaking appearances at the following locations: The Cross at Clay Church - Clay, Ala., on Sunday May 26th Refuge Church - Birmingham, Ala., on Sunday, June 2nd Kingdom Life Church - Cullman, Ala., on Sunday, June 9th For more information on scheduling Mr. Cooper to speak at your business or congregation, contact Terry at 205-323-5878 or email him atterry@jimmiehalemission.com Royal Pines will host an Open House as part of the Mission's 75th anniversary celebration! Come join us from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, June 9th, for a facility tour and refreshments. Come see how your generosity is helping men overcome addiction and start life anew! Royal Pines is located at 5 Guinns Cove Road  in Hayden, Alabama. To help the homeless and hurting in our community today, please click the link below

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Changing Your Tone Can Change the Conversation

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Not Getting Anywhere Talking to Your Child About Their Drug Use? Try Changing Your Tone of Voice. How do you initiate a conversation about your son’s or daughter’s substance use – particularly when you’re not very happy about it? The most important thing is getting to an open dialogue. And by just shifting your tone of voice, you can be the one to introduce that lighter air, so you can build a bridge to a more productive conversation. Watch Helpline Specialist Karla explain how to deal with your son’s or daughter’s substance use differently: Watch Video

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Sticks And Stones May Break Bones... But Sometimes Words Can Stigmatize.

Click here for a full list of Sober Nation's Treatment Resources Happy Friday everyone! You know how the saying goes: "Sticks and stones may break my bones... but words will never hurt me." Though, sometimes words can stigmatize. 1. Our Disease Is Just Apart of Us. This week we had a big emphasis on "recovery language." The words "addict," and "alcoholic" can carry a huge stigma on us, put us into a box, and dehumanize us. When someone thinks of those words, they don't think of our other roles. Yes, we're not denying what our diseases, but we're also mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, homeowners, great employees, children, and good friends. We had the great opportunity to have guest host and recovery scientist Robert Ashford, MSW join us to talk about this intense and complicated issue. I encourage you to take a peek.  2. New York City is Banning Alcohol Advertisement More than a year after the board of Metropolitan Transportation Authority banned advertising of alcohol on New York City transportation, the City of New York is banning alcohol advertisements on most city-owned property. Find out the latest, here. 3. Rob Lowe is killing it. The actor took to social media last week with an encouraging message to others struggling with addiction while highlighting his 29 years of sobriety. Many other A-list celebs commemorated him on his success. Read up on our favorite sober heartthrob, here. 4. When Dual Diagnosis Is Left Untreated In this weeks podcast, Stephen sat down with Chris. Chris takes us through the high-speed Police chase that led him to five years confinement at a mental hospital prison, where his bipolar started to become the worst as it ever had been - along with high levels of alcohol consumption.  Listen on Itunes 5. What You Need To Know About PAWS Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome, or PAWS, is a condition that is experienced by individuals with prolonged drug use after cessation of use. PAWS can last from a few months to upwards of two years, with each individual episode lasting anywhere from a couple of days to two weeks. Learn more, here. Quote of the Week Advertise on Sober Nation Sign Up To Be A Featured Treatment Center Buy A Sponsored Article Sponsor This Newsletter and Promote Your Facility Want to Write For Sober Nation? Click Here To Email Me Thanks everyone, Stay sober. Reach out. Ask for help! Sober Nation "Putting Recovery on the Map"

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May 17 , 2019 TRANSFORMATION THROUGH SPIRITUAL TRUTH FROM SCRIPTURE AND THE TWELVE STEPS TODAY STEP 2

May 17 , 2019 TRANSFORMATION THROUGH SPIRITUAL TRUTH FROM SCRIPTURE AND THE TWELVE STEPS TODAY STEP 2

Step 2: Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. (World Big Book)



Isaiah 41 v 13 For I hold you by your right hand— I, the Lord your God.
And I say to you,‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you. (GODS BIG BOOK)



By Joseph Dickerson/Recovery Connections Network Psalm 103 v 3- He forgives all my sins and Heals all my diseases!

8 Tips for Successful Addiction Recovery - SMART Recovery® Blog Update

The latest blog articles published by SMART Recovery USA.  View this email online if it doesn't display correctly Here's a look at the latest blog articles posted by SMART Recovery USA. Visit the SMART Recovery blog to read more articles aimed at helping you, your loved ones and your community overcome addiction. 8 Tips for Successful Addiction Recovery How “decision fatigue” affects willpower and self-control Julie Myers, Psy.D., MSCP Recent research on the topic of willpower shows that we, as human beings, have limited decision making capacity. That is, in any given day, we may simply run-out of the mental energy that is required to make decisions. Researcher Roy Baumeister, PhD calls this […] Read more » 2019 SMART Recovery Annual Conference We hope that you are able to join us for our upcoming conference and very special celebration of our 25th Silver Anniversary! The 2019 SMART Recovery Annual Conference will be held September 20-22 at The Westin Chicago Northwest Hotel in Itasca (a suburb of Chicago and close to O’ Hare Airport). Hotel room and conference facilities are located on the same premises. More details about the conference can be found here.  Hotel Reservations are Now Open! We are pleased to announce that you can feel free to book your hotel rooms at this time. Click here to visit our hotel accommodations page. About SMART Recovery  Founded in 1994, SMART Recovery uses science-based techniques that have proven to be effective in helping people recover from addiction problems involving any substance or behavior, including such things as alcohol, drugs, gambling, over-eating, shopping and internet use. Each week, many thousands of people discuss recovery progress and challenges at more than 3,000 in-person meetings each week in 23 countries, 25 online gatherings and 24/7/365 internet message board forums and chat rooms. Participants use SMART to assume responsibility for their own recovery and become empowered using its 4-Point Program®: building motivation; coping with urges; managing thoughts, feelings and behaviors; and living a balanced life. For more information, please visit www.smartrecovery.org. If you have questions or wish to speak to someone at SMART Recovery, please email information@smartrecovery.org or call 866.951.5357. Follow Us: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Blog Your contribution to SMART Recovery helps empower millions worldwide  with the tools to abstain from any substance or activity addiction. Information about alternative giving options: Send email to Giving@smartrecovery.org SMART Recovery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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Mother’s Day: Recovery, Love, and Light | The Fix

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Mistakes I Made on My Journey Toward Self-Compassion | The Fix

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Equilibrium, Truth, and Hope: What It's Like to Be a Writer in Recovery | The Fix: We speak to four accomplished writers about their writing process and how it relates to their recovery.