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3 things to be grateful for

Last post by ScorpionPW Fri Jan 28, 2022 1:13 am
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TheDees Mon Apr 19, 2021 12:48 pm

Hi everyone,

We understand that weekends are the hardest moment of the week for many trying to kick-off an addiction. For this reason, we’re going...
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Fri Jan 28, 2022 1:13 am
Thursday Check-in - How to stay sober on the weekend

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Jan 27, 2022 8:08 pm
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Bamboo [facilitator] Thu Jul 02, 2020 10:31 am

Hi everyone,

It's Thursday and we are already almost at the end of the week. We've created this new topic to focus on how we can prepare ourselves...
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Thu Jan 27, 2022 8:08 pm
3 things to look forward to

Last post by ScorpionPW Tue Jan 25, 2022 8:51 pm
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TheDees Mon Apr 19, 2021 12:42 pm

Hi everyone,

To get into the weekend with a positive mindset, we’ll be running weekly activities! The purpose of these activities is to create a...
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Tue Jan 25, 2022 8:51 pm
Monday Meetup - Join us weekly!

Last post by PnorkelPW Mon Jan 24, 2022 8:22 pm
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Vik Fri Jan 24, 2020 12:43 pm

It's nice to chat to people who understand.

From this Monday, we're running a weekly casual online chat on Monday evenings. Join us for a casual...
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Mon Jan 24, 2022 8:22 pm
Share your self-care!

Last post by ScorpionPW Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:49 pm
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Lhiver Sat Oct 23, 2021 1:05 pm

The phrase “self-care” gets thrown around a lot, especially during recovery, but that’s because it really is a cornerstone of not only recovery but...

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Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:49 pm
Monthly Wrap Up - November 2021

Last post by Peace Dove Sun Dec 05, 2021 2:38 pm
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Peace Dove Wed Dec 01, 2021 11:43 am

Hi everyone,

It’s the end of November and we’re only one month away from 2022, so it’s time to wrap-up the month. To all of our newest members, a...

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Sun Dec 05, 2021 2:38 pm
Share an inspiring or motivating quote

Last post by PnorkelPW Wed Dec 01, 2021 3:42 pm
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TheDees Mon Apr 19, 2021 12:45 pm

Hi everyone,

We understand that weekends are the hardest moment of the week for many trying to kick-off an addiction. For this reason, we’re going...
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Wed Dec 01, 2021 3:42 pm
Being a loved one during recovery

Last post by ScorpionPW Tue Nov 16, 2021 10:10 pm
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Lhiver Sat Oct 23, 2021 1:28 pm

We recently had a blog post from Jennifer, in which she talked about her experiences growing up with a father who struggled with alcohol use. There...

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Tue Nov 16, 2021 10:10 pm
Let’s Talk!: Reconnection: How to establish and maintain social connections

Last post by CaptainKirk Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:51 pm
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Peace Dove Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:28 am

Usually, when we think of our social connections, the first thing that pops into our minds is the people we are closest to: friends and family....

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Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:51 pm
Let's Talk: How to make new friends?

Last post by Opdno47 Sat Oct 30, 2021 2:57 pm
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Peace Dove Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:10 pm

Most of us experienced making friends for the first time during childhood, school being the most popular place for such deed. However, as we grow up...

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Sat Oct 30, 2021 2:57 pm
Monthly Wrap Up - October 2021

Last post by Lhiver Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:49 am

Lhiver Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:49 am

October Monthly Wrap Up
Another month up and only two months until we call it on 2021, what a month it has been! We’ve had states go in and out of...

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Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:49 am
Trivia!

Last post by Lhiver Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:41 am
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camembert Fri Sep 04, 2020 3:37 pm

Hi everyone,
Time to start a new tradition - Friday Trivia!
Each Friday at 4pm we will post ten trivia questions based around a certain theme.
We...
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Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:41 am
Let's Talk!: The benefits of peer support in online communities

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:22 pm
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Peace Dove Mon Oct 11, 2021 3:36 pm

Hi everyone, on this occasion we’re going to talk about the benefits of peer support in online communities. :)

The Internet and technology have...

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Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:22 pm
Say thanks! - a place to recognise forum support

Last post by Peace Dove Tue Oct 12, 2021 7:12 pm

Peace Dove Tue Oct 12, 2021 7:12 pm

Is there someone you'd like to recognise for being a great support?

Our community is all about friendship - connecting and supporting one another....

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Tue Oct 12, 2021 7:12 pm
Let's Talk!: Lapse and relapse

Last post by PnorkelPW Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:37 pm
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Vik Fri Jan 24, 2020 10:36 am

For so many, lapses are part of the journey to recovery. While they can feel really crappy, lapses do not mean you cannot do it, or that you should...

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Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:37 pm
Turning the negative into positive

Last post by initae89 Sat Oct 09, 2021 1:59 pm
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TheDees Mon Apr 19, 2021 12:39 pm

Hi everyone,

To kick off the weekend on a positive note, every Saturday and Sunday we’ll be running some activities to help get us into a good...
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Sat Oct 09, 2021 1:59 pm
Monthly Wrap Up - September 2021

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Oct 07, 2021 9:50 pm
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Peace Dove Sun Oct 03, 2021 12:38 pm

Hi everyone,

September has come to an end, so it’s time to wrap-up the month that even had an unexpected earthquake in Victoria. To all of our...

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Thu Oct 07, 2021 9:50 pm
What if?

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:46 pm
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ScorpionPW Wed Jun 09, 2021 9:03 pm

Hey everyone, I thought we could have a little bit of fun...

Below is a bunch of What if? questions.

It would be great to see peoples responses,...

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Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:46 pm
Navigating the Grand Final weekend

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:28 pm
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Lhiver Thu Sep 23, 2021 3:22 pm

The Grand Final is just around the corner, and no matter whether you’re backing the Demons or cheering on the Doggies, it’s an exciting time!

For a...

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Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:28 pm
Let's Talk!: Urges and cravings

Last post by BonsaiBeginner Wed Sep 01, 2021 10:06 am
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Vik Fri Jan 24, 2020 10:27 am

One of the biggest things we're up against when making change are urges, or cravings. Learning to identify them, and how best works for us to manage...

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Wed Sep 01, 2021 10:06 am
Let's Talk: Hobbies and Recovery!

Last post by Katiee Wed Sep 01, 2021 4:42 am
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Lhiver Tue Aug 03, 2021 11:04 am

As we move through recovery, we might find we have a bit of extra time on our hands. For some, having too much spare time can lead to boredom, which...

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Wed Sep 01, 2021 4:42 am
Monthly Wrap Up - August 2021

Last post by Lhiver Tue Aug 31, 2021 12:01 pm

Lhiver Tue Aug 31, 2021 12:01 pm

August Monthly Wrap Up

Hey everyone! Another month has come to its end, we’re now officially in the second half of 2021, which is something.

This...

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Tue Aug 31, 2021 12:01 pm
International Overdose Awareness Day

Last post by Lhiver Fri Aug 27, 2021 11:49 am

Lhiver Fri Aug 27, 2021 11:49 am

International Overdose Awareness Day

The 31st of August is International Overdose Awareness Day. Overdose can affect anyone, and can occur at any...

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Fri Aug 27, 2021 11:49 am
Q&A: Prescription drugs use, misuse and dependence.

Last post by ScorpionPW Tue Aug 17, 2021 9:26 pm
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Vik Thu Sep 19, 2019 2:55 pm

A special event: Q&A with a nurse about all things prescription medications.

ANSWERS NOW LIVE - HERE .

Over the past 10-15 years there has...

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Tue Aug 17, 2021 9:26 pm
Let’s Talk: Dealing with Guilt and Shame

Last post by Calvino01 Mon Aug 16, 2021 12:06 am
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Lady Bug Mon Oct 19, 2020 10:10 pm

When you’re struggling with substance abuse and addiction, you will do things you wouldn’t dream of doing sober, just to get through the day. After...

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Mon Aug 16, 2021 12:06 am

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