"The Reflection"
I was inspired to write this poem while in treatment at Recovery Unplugged. I struggled with the person I used to be prior to the drug...
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R.L.Ward
- Aug 11, 2019
- 1 min
"Can You Hear Me Now?"
The silence of my hurts and pain as well as severe depression led to my substance abuse. I was inspired to write this poem as I struggled...
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R.L.Ward
- Jun 21, 2019
- 1 min
Restoration United: A United Fight
There is an epidemic raging among our families, communities, schools, churches, and friends. Will this disease ever come to an end?...
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R.L.Ward
- Sep 29, 2017
- 2 min
"The Key"
Are you locked in a room or prison of your depression, suicidal thoughts, and/or addiction. Maybe you are locked in a room or prison of...
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R.L.Ward
- Feb 4, 2017
- 2 min
"Rising From The Ashes"
On February 22, 2010....As someone swapped out my meth and shot me up with heroin.... I knew instantly something was not right as I fell...
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R.L.Ward
- Jan 11, 2017
- 3 min
What Is Hope?
The definition of hope: 1. a feeling or expectation and a desire for a certain thing to happen 2. a feeling of trust Personally, I like...
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R.L.Ward
- Oct 20, 2016
- 3 min
"The Fog"
I am going to look at two definitions of fog. The first definition of fog is a condensed water vapor cloud like masses lower to the...
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R.L.Ward
- Oct 16, 2016
- 2 min
Warning: Five Key Points That Can Lead To Relapse!
On February 22, 2010 someone decided to swap out my meth and injected me with heroin. This was the moment for my spiritual awakening. I...
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R.L.Ward
- Jul 26, 2016
- 1 min
Recovery Based Movies & Documentaries
Click on the trailers: Documentaries: Anonymous People Bill W. Movies 28 Days Affliction Basketball Diaries Clean and Sober Courageous...
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R.L.Ward
- Jun 27, 2016
- 3 min
Enabling vs Loving Those Who Struggle With The Disease of Addictions.
As a person in long term recovery from depression, suicide and substance use disorders, my wife was an enabler. The definition of...
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R.L.Ward
- Jun 24, 2016
- 1 min
What are co-occuring disorders?
Co-occuring disorders are when individuals have one or more of disorders associated with drugs, alcohol or any other actions of abuse in...
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R.L.Ward
- Jun 24, 2016
- 2 min
"The Fix"
I was inspired to write this poem as a reflection regarding those of us that fall prey to depression, suicide, and/or substance abuse. At...
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