How learning to deal with unresolved emotions leads to true healing—and authentic emotional recovery from addiction.

Just as one needs to hit bottom with drinking or using in order to begin recovery, eventually one will also hit an emotional "bottom" of fear, anger, and grief. And recovery can only start by first understanding how, when, and where those emotions took control.

Barb Rogers challenges readers in recovery to investigate the unresolved grief and loss in their lives and navigate the impacts of those emotions—emotions that can lead back to using if not resolved.

Recovery from addictions involves more than getting sober. It involves finding happiness, which can only happen if the emotional work is done as well. Negative emotions have the ability to weigh on us and influence both our decisions and the way we handle life's challenges. If we continue to live with fear, anger, and grief, we aren't really free from our addictions. The steps to recovery—authentic and complete recovery—involve healing from the deeper issues in our life. Learn more about:

- The emotional healing that goes hand-in-hand with addiction recovery

- Dealing with grief and resolving underlying issues

- How to find happiness after getting sober