BRC RECOVERY BLOG

The Virtuous Woman

I have heard it said that our original conceptions of God are formed when we are children and influenced by those with whom we are in close relations - usually parents or grandparents. The characteristics and virtues our caretakers exude are observed and adopted...

Coming Full Circle….The Serendipity of Helping Others

  "We have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence..."   —The Big Book, 4th edition, Chapter 2, There Is A Solution, page 25 The longer I am in recovery, the more I am amazed at the miracles and opportunity for even greater service to others. Recently,...

Sustainable Gardens, Sustainable Growth

“ The nature of rain is the same, but it produces flowers in the garden and thorns in the marsh.” -Anthony de Mello Our staff constructed the BRC vegetable gardens 3 years ago, and it’s becoming increasingly more bountiful every year! We are 100% organic,...

The BRC Recovery Culture: We are Family

  After Leaving A Saturday Night speaker Meeting Recently, after leaving a Saturday night speaker meeting, I became ill, eventually underwent surgery and was given the dreaded order of bed-rest. Before I could even begin to worry about how "everything" would get done, the texts, emails...

Educational Opportunities: A Lesson on Client Care

You are never too old or too young to continue to learn. In the quickly changing recovery industry, it is important that our staff stay updated on the latest trends and approaches to recovery care. Our continuing education opportunities allow us to provide the...

Breathing Through Recovery: Inner Healing and Self-Awareness

Individuals can achieve lasting recovery and a fulfilling life through several initiatives, and inner healing and self-awareness are two important aspects of the recovery process. Holotropic Breathwork™ is a powerful experiential process that allows an individual to connect with the unhealed parts of themselves...

My Road to Recovery: Making Internal Peace and Freedom a Personal Reality

by Susan Colig The mind is a powerful thing -- capable of learning, understanding, reasoning, and creating many things. But for years, there was one silent question that plagued me. Why can't I stop drinking? I don't know exactly when I stopped asking myself that question,...

Enter to Win: Engage on Facebook for a Chance to Win Two Round-Trip Southwest Airlines Tickets!

There’s no time for a siesta, it’s time to get ready for the BRC fiesta! We know just how to wake you up– join us on Facebook for your chance to win two round-trip Southwest Airlines vouchers! So grab your maracas and get shakin! Entering...

Austin Park Clean Up 2013

Charity activities are the force which gives our life meaning.  -Mazhar El Shorbagi BRC Recovery imparts the importance of taking an active interest in the lives of others to its residents.  Primarily this lesson is working with another alcoholic/addict.  However, it is also about giving...

BRC Residents Enjoy an Afternoon at the Movies

BRC Recovery residents recently enjoyed a screening of "This is 40" at our very own Austin, TX Alamo Drafthouse. One of the things we miss in our addicted life is the simple things ... That's why a Friday afternoon at the Alamo Drafthouse is more than...

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