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Acceptance, Courage, and Wisdom by Matt M. | Recovery Bytes | Turning Point of Tampa

Acceptance, Courage, and Wisdom

by Matt M What did I use to be like, what happened, and what it’s like now? Every story has a beginning and mine starts

Logan Chamberlin | Staff Hightlight | Turning Point of Tampa

Staff Spotlight: Logan Chamberlin

Logan Chamberlin, LMHC, CRRA, Clinical Director I have worked at Turning Point for 12 years. I am an alumni myself from Turning Point of Tampa,

Jennifer Flansburg | Staff Spotlight | Turning Point of Tampa

Staff Spotlight: Jennifer Flansburg

Jennifer Flansburg Client Coordinator I have worked at TPOT for almost a year and a half. I attended my first AA meeting a little over

A Broken Chain in a Beautiful Brain | Turning Point of Tampa

A Broken Chain in a Beautiful Brain

by Andy H. Visions of violence, pain and suffering. Voices of fear, doubt, anxiety, and torture. Thousands of men, women, and children losing their lives

Destined to die | Recovery Bytes | Turning Point of Tampa

Destined to Die by James R.

When I started using and drinking, I had no idea the path I was on. All I knew at that point in my life was

My Life and My Recovery | Turning Point of Tampa

My Life and My Recovery

by Victor K. I was born in Phoenix, Arizona as an only child with two loving parents. My parents were quite wealthy, so growing up

Ashley N | Turning Point of Tampa

The Road to Capitol Hill

By Ashely N I grew up in a very small town, so small it isn’t even a town, it’s a Junction. The only things around

No reservations! | Turning Point of Tampa

No reservations by Greg H.

Looking back over the last 5 years of sobriety, I asked myself: What is the main reason that I have been able to maintain my

Time for Change | Turning Point of Tampa

I Needed to Change Everything

by Sam F. I had every reason in the world to stop using and drinking, but never cared enough to ever do anything about it.

Overcoming Fear | Turning Point of Tampa

Overcoming Fear by John F.

Since I can remember, I always had addictive tendencies.  Anything I could do to take my mind off how I felt, or what I was

First Step | Recovery Bytes | Turning Point of Tampa

The First Step, by Jenn F.

At my first AA meeting, I decided I wasn’t an alcoholic. You see, I compared myself to every person who shared.  I listened to people talking

A Better Understanding by Aaron M. | Recovery Bytes | Turning Point of Tampa

A Better Understanding by Aaron M.

In my active addiction I thought I knew everything. I had all the right answers, I knew what everyone was thinking, I knew how everyone

Finding Purpose by Evelyn T. | Turning Point of Tampa

Finding Purpose by Evelyn T.

Looking back on my drinking days, there are several things that I was missing that kept me where I was. In my self-reliance I was

Attitude of Gratitude by Mark F. | Turning Point of Tampa

Attitude of Gratitude by Mark F.

I’ve worked at Turning Point of Tampa for 16 years as a behavioral health tech. I have spent probably ten or more holidays with our

Life's Balancing Act | Recovery Bites | Turning Point of Tampa

Life’s Balancing Act by Landon L.

Balance is defined as a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions. If you would have told me 5 years

Searching for a Connection | Turning Point of Tampa

Searching for a Connection by Dave E

Because I Have 6 siblings, I sometimes hear “it should be easy to connect with others.” Well, that has not been my experience. Despite being

We Do Recover | Turning Point of Tampa

We Do Recover by Rachel L

“If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through.” ~ Alcoholics Anonymous p. 83-84 Thinking

Keep Coming Back by Mark F. | Turning Point of Tampa

Keep Coming Back by Mark F

When I first came into treatment back in 2004, my therapist had me read ACCEPTANCE is the Answer in the Big Book. After reading it

Sarah C | Recovery Bites | Turning Point of Tampa

Changed by the 12 Steps By Sarah C.

I had no idea what to expect when I started my journey into recovery. Before coming to treatment, I’d never attended a 12-step meeting, had

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