by Sean O'Donnell | Mar 20, 2020 | Featured, FFR Blog Post, FFR News, Recovery News
The world has been slowing down over the past few weeks with the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We’re all seeing the headlines, breaking news segments, personal updates from friends and family flooding our social newsfeeds. But as we pause our work, and... 
by ffrblog | Nov 27, 2019 | Featured, FFR Blog Post
Seven Tips for Enjoying a Family Thanksgiving Celebration How to Get Through Thanksgiving Dinner with Joy and Gratitude Family gatherings can be difficult. All the emotional baggage and hurt feelings of the past can simmer beneath the surface. If allowed, these... 
by Sean O'Donnell | Aug 20, 2019 | Featured, FFR Blog Post, Recovery News, Staff
I received a call from a nurse at Dignity Neighborhood Hospital. There was a patient who was admitted for alcohol-related illness, and he had been there before for the same condition. He requested a treatment program. The gentleman was about to get discharged and did... 
by ffrblog | Nov 16, 2018 | Featured, FFR Blog Post, Uncategorized
Being child 5 of 8 children meant while growing up, if I wanted something I had to speak up and act in my own behalf. If I wanted seconds at dinner not only did I have to make my intentions clear, I had to eat faster than my siblings. When I wanted new clothing and... 
by ffrblog | Nov 14, 2018 | Featured, FFR Blog Post, Uncategorized
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT); in 12-step culture, these words are not welcomed in the rooms. Many people have had disheartening experiences that leave a not-so-friendly taste in their mouths. Those who identify with being in MAT are not considered to be in... 
by ffrblog | Nov 12, 2018 | Featured, FFR Blog Post, Uncategorized
Early in recovery my family learned that if you wondered what I was thinking, just wait 15 seconds and I would tell them. This “filter off” approach was my first line of defense and served as a great antidote to the emotional stuffing that I had adopted as...