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Finding Your Tribe When AA Isn't Your Vibe: A Rebel's Guide to Recovery Support

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Finding Your Tribe When AA Isn't Your Vibe: A Rebel's Guide to Recovery Support Let's talk about support systems, shall we? And no, I don't mean your cousin's Facebook group where Karen posts daily affirmations and everyone pretends to care. Here's the thing about recovery, personal change, or whatever you want to call your attempt at not being a mess anymore: The standard playbook doesn't work for everyone. Shocking, I know. While Dave from accounting might thrive in his daily Zoom support meetings, some of us would rather eat glass than stare at Brady Bunch squares of strangers talking about their feelings. The Struggle Is Real (Especially When You're Really Rural) If you live in Nowhere, Population: Cows, your options might seem limited. According to recent studies, rural residents face significant disparities in accessing mental health and recovery support . But here's where it gets interesting: Rural communities are getting creative, and some of...