recovery matters

“Make your own recovery the first priority in your life.” Robin Norwood

Hello... and a warm welcome to Recovery Matters .. a site for those who are interested in personal recovery.

This site offers information about recovery from:
  • Addictions; substance and behavioural
  • Co-dependency
  • Living with an addicted spouse or parent
  • An abusive relationship
  • People-pleasing
  • Life transitions
  • A loss of spirituality or creativity
This site is for those who are:
  • Interested in learning more about addictions
  • Family members or friends concerned about a loved one who may be struggling with an addiction
  • Concerned that they may have an addiction
  • Wanting to make life changes or work on their own personal growth.
Please relax, make yourself at home.


What is recovery?

The Penguin English dictionary describes it as:
  • The act of retrieval;
  • To regain health after sickness;
  • To regain former balance or position.
  • To provide with a new cover.
This speaks of regaining what was lost, of renewal and making a fresh start.