Recovery Dharma
Family & Friends
Welcome to our Sangha
We provide support to Family and Friends of those suffering from addictions of all kinds.
Recovery Dharma Family and Friends Sangha is a holistic, peer-led, community that holds online meetings which offer education, resources, and support for people whose lives are affected by substance use and process addictions. We cultivate relationships within a recovery community, to both support our own recovery and support the recovery of others.
Support for the family is crucial during a loved ones substance and process addictions and renunciation because it provides essential emotional stability and reassurance, helping both the person struggling and their loved ones manage the stress and uncertainty. Positive reinforcement from family can boost morale and motivation, while setting boundaries protects everyone's well-being and fosters healthier behavior.
Additionally, family support involves educating themselves about addiction, which can enhance understanding and communication, reduce stigma, and make seeking help easier. In times of crisis, family members play a vital role in intervention and ensuring safety, making their support a fundamental component of the recovery process.
Recovery Dharma Family and Friends Sangha is a meeting in Recovery Dharma to support the families and friends of those in all stages of substance use, process addictions and recovery.
Addiction is defined as the repetitive process of habitually satisfying cravings to avoid, change, or control the seemingly unbearable conditions of the present moment.
This process of craving and indulgence provides short-term relief but causes long-term harm. It is almost always a source of suffering. Our relationships may include loved ones who are, or have been, engaged in destructive behaviors related to substances such as alcohol, prescription medications and other substances, or process addictions such as food, gambling, sex, shopping, and technology- anything that brings suffering to the human experience.
Recovery Dharma is a Buddhist-inspired peer-led movement that is unified by our trust in the potential of each of us to heal. Our meetings are held online, each week, throughout the year via Zoom. We emphasize a peer-based approach to recovery, recognizing that we are all wise, we are all equal, and we can all learn from each other. These meetings are facilitated by peer volunteers from our Sangha.
You do not have to identify as a Buddhist, or have any experience with meditation to participate; this is a program of empowerment and doesn’t ask us to believe in anything other than our own potential to change and heal.
