Author: Phil Chronakis

Active addiction doesn’t just drain our finances, health, and energy. It also steals something quieter and more devastating. It takes us out of the present

Step one in the CMD Recovery Guide asks us to do something deceptively simple and emotionally brutal. Admit that our spending or collecting has taken

Step twelve of the twelve-step program is often talked about as service, but for me it was survival. It wasn’t something I arrived at early

Step work is one of those phrases that gets thrown around a lot in recovery spaces. It can start to sound abstract, intimidating, or overly

For me, setting healthy boundaries is no longer optional, it’s essential. They’re obligations that shape how I live each day. The decisions I make ripple

Mood swings are one of the most misunderstood parts of active addiction – and one of the most frustrating parts of early recovery. One moment

There is a version of collecting that feels calm, grounded, and deeply fulfilling. And there is another that feels rushed, anxious, and driven by urgency.

Did you know you can now set deposit and time limits directly in the Whatnot app? This harm-prevention feature was introduced to help create a

Active addiction rarely stays in the lane we try to keep it in. It doesn’t just live in the apps, the bets, the breaks, or

This is the time of year when life can feel especially heavy. The days are still short. The mornings are dark. Work hours feel longer