Progress, Not Perfection!

Progress, Not Perfection!

I love the snappy slogans from 12-step programs. One of my favourites is, Progress, Not Perfection.” I’m coming up to a FIVE-YEAR celebration of being continually free from addictions. It’s a milestone for me. I’ve previously managed to go a...

Criticism vs Praise

How do you feel about negative feedback and criticism? I heard a quote recently that I wasn’t really sure how I felt about it… it said “Honest criticism is the highest praise.” I’m thinking is there really any such thing as honest...

Co-Dependence – Part 2, Avoiding Blame and Shame

  welcome to the Red Roof recovery show my name is Tanya MacIntyre and I am joined by my beautiful husband of 32 years together very soon in 2023 I like to call him sir Lancelot because he’s definitely been my knight in shining armor in more ways than one!...

Co-Dependence: Good or Bad?

  hello my fellow fallible human welcome to the Red Roof recovery show my name is Tanya McIntyre and we are grateful that you’re joining us here for a few minutes as we cover a few things together we cover practical ways to help you to be free from...
Breaking Free From the Shackles of Addiction

Breaking Free From the Shackles of Addiction

Helping your loved one break free from the shackles of addiction can be a difficult process. It takes Patience, Practice, and Persistence. The most difficult part of the process is learning to set healthy boundaries and learning how to consistently maintain those...