Author: Alyx Effron

Mind Over Matter There are moments in recovery when the urge doesn’t feel like a thought—it feels like a force. It shows up suddenly, loudly,

Burnout, Awareness, & Sustainable Leadership Burnout doesn’t usually announce itself. It doesn’t show up as a dramatic breaking point or a conscious decision to halt

Staying Connected Between Meetings One of the most encouraging things we’ve experienced recently is the volume and depth of feedback coming from our community. Messages

The Power Of Connection There’s a certain kind of strength that doesn’t just come from willpower, discipline, or overcoming urges. It comes from connection. From

Annual Card Collecting Review & Plan For 2026 2025 was a year I jumped right back into collecting after an on and off relationship with

Why Junk Wax Reigns Supreme In My Collection The picture below includes all of the things that 10-year-old me wanted in 1989, save a bag

Healthy Coping Mechanisms When we step away from a compulsive behavior, the hardest part often isn’t stopping, it’s sitting with what’s left behind. The quiet.

Guilt Versus Shame Guilt and shame often get lumped together, but in recovery – whether from active addiction, compulsive collecting, or gambling behaviors – they

Powering Through Seasonal Depression This is the time of year when life can feel especially heavy. The days are still short. The mornings are dark.

Love, Stress, & Addiction Active addiction rarely stays in the lane we try to keep it in. It doesn’t just live in the apps, the