Turning Points of View

Five and a half years ago, I was at the height of my addictions. I say “addictions” plural because there wasn’t just one. I woke

June 1991, I arrived at Turning Pont of Tampa with one suitcase in hand after spending 30 days at Father Martin’s Ashley.  My heart was

I heard a funny story recently, about a woman who had a smart little pup that she taught an interesting trick. The lady would put

This article is being posted in memory of Margery Porter, BS, CAP, CEDS (May 19, 1942 – November 29, 2004). Marge was a beloved friend,

Sometimes I remember when I would promise my Higher Power I would never drink again if only I would stop being sick, not lose my

GARLICKY HERBED MEATLOAF 1 lb. ground turkey 2 lb. ground beef 1 tsp. thyme 1 tsp. marjoram 3 cloves (lg.) of fresh garlic 1/2 cup

My treatment center had faith in me even when I didn’t think they did, and it seemed they wanted me out of the facility when

I had about 60 days clean and was meeting my sponsor at a meeting. We met in the parking lot for fellowship before the meeting. On

It’s spring again, and let’s just say life hasn’t been all roses and butterflies of late. In fact, the last two years have been pretty

ZERO SALAD DRESSING 1 medium onion 4 cups tomato or V8 juice 1/2 cup lemon juice Salt, pepper, garlic, parsley to taste Peel onion and

If you had asked me years ago if I believed that food could be an addiction like alcohol and drugs, I would have said “no”. 

When I saw this sign outside of a liquor store, I laughed hysterically. Maybe for a lot of people, booze IS cheaper than therapy. Then

I have 26 years in recovery and 19+ years working at a treatment facility for adults.  I am still amazed at how many of us

In April 2007 I went on a mini vacation to an NA convention in the Florida Keys.  I was tired and needed a break.  When

I will never forget the day I got clean. I was more broken than I had ever been in my life. I hadn’t lost anything

Turning Point of Tampa supports 12 step recovery for those suffering with an eating disorder.  Eating Disorders are progressive, addictive, dangerous and potentially fatal.  Please

Now that the holidays are over and all the store-bought gifts are given, we can focus on the “Real Gift.” In recovery, it is important

Turning Point of Tampa supports 12 step recovery for those suffering with an eating disorder.  Eating Disorders are progressive, addictive, dangerous and potentially fatal.  We

I got clean when I was 25 and definitely did not think I had a problem with alcohol.  I came to treatment at Turning Point

Having spent the last several days in my head, by myself, I thought it would be a good time to share…. “I have been thinking

When I came into recovery I was 19 years old.  Well, let me clarify this, I was 19 but turned 20 a mere 15 days

When I went through treatment for my food addiction 25 years ago, I was told that during my abstinent years ahead I would have times

When I was invited to write something for Recovery Bytes, I thought for a while…what is there left to say about recovery that hasn’t already