Artem Therapy Practice
A small team supporting living with suicidal thoughts and alcohol recovery. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Evenings and weekends
For people cutting back, quitting or staying sober, one day at a time. Talk with people in Russia who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
Next gathering in the Russia circle: Weekly check-in ยท
A small team supporting living with suicidal thoughts and alcohol recovery. Free first conversation, then low-cost sessions.
Evenings and weekends
Free peer meetings worldwide, in person and online.
Science-based addiction recovery meetings you run yourself, online and in person.
Free emotional support from trained listeners, online and anonymous, in many languages.
24/7
โTo anyone just starting: I know it feels impossible right now. The mornings are the hardest, but they do get easier. Find someone you can text when you want a drink, even if it's just to say you're struggling. Take it hour by hour if you have to. And don't beat yourself up for the past. Your kids just want you present. I'm still figuring it out, but I'm here.โ
โIf you're at the start of this, I won't pretend it's easy. The first few months were the worst of my life. But I'm writing this from the other side, and some days now I forget to be sad. Routine saved me. Same time up, same walk, same tea. Go slowly. God willing it gets easier.โ
โA note for the next person. I was where you are eighteen months ago. A sponsor I text. That was my life. Last weekend I went to a friend's birthday and stayed till the end. You get yourself back in pieces. One day at a time.โ
โTo whoever needs this: I was in the same place nearly four years ago. For me it was the wine o clock habit. This week I went back to my evening class. You're not on your own.โ