Let’s be honest: addiction recovery isn’t just about healing; it’s about navigating an entire alternate reality where the rules are weird, the rituals are strange, and the people you meet could be characters pulled straight from a sitcom. Whether you’re sitting in the hot seat as a newcomer or holding court as a seasoned counselor, you know there’s a lot of absurdity wrapped up in this whole scene. So here’s a not-so-serious love letter to the madness of recovery culture — the stuff that makes you laugh, cringe, and maybe even cry because it’s so painfully true. The Meeting Rituals That Could Fill a Sitcom Script Step into any 12-step meeting and you’re stepping into a world where the rules feel part ancient ceremony, part improv comedy show. There’s the “Hi, my name is…” roll call that sometimes doubles as a mini confessional. People introduce themselves with precision, often adding their sobriety date as if it’s a badge of honor or a mysterious code. Sometimes it feels like a c...

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  Virtual Recovery Coaching and Peer Support in 2025: Breaking Barriers and Keeping It Real If you told me a decade ago that I’d be coaching people through addiction recovery over a screen or a phone, I’d probably have laughed—and then worried about what we’d lost in the process. Fast forward to 2025, and virtual recovery coaching isn’t just a backup plan; it’s a lifeline for thousands. But make no mistake, it’s not some magic cure-all. It works when the client shows up, engages, and is willing to meet themselves where they are. The truth is, virtual recovery coaching and peer support have come a long way. Platforms like IGNTD and CleanCircle.io are flipping the script on what recovery looks like, making it more accessible and flexible, while still holding space for the messy, human parts of healing. To Ready full post please see new blog platform!  Progressisprogress.substack.com