Articles

Why Long-Term Success in Recovery Isn’t Enough

Bill Tierney

Published on: 29/08/2026

Long-term recovery success is worth celebrating, but it may not resolve shame, disconnection, and the deeper issues addiction was managing.

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The Role of Thoughts in Recovery, Part 2: Do You Believe Everything You Think?

Bill Tierney

Published on: 17/07/2026

Byron Katie’s question opened a new direction in recovery: questioning the thoughts that shape suffering, internal distress, and reactive patterns beyond abstinence.

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The Role of Thoughts in Recovery, Part 3: The Thought Is a Doorway

Bill Tierney

Published on: 17/07/2026

Thoughts in recovery can reveal fear, shame, protection, and old wounds. Learn how questioning thoughts can become a doorway to deeper recovery and self-trust.

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