The Fight Within

<I>In my first group I let them all know right up front how tough I was. I told them I was different than they were-I did not have an addiction problem. I had a probation problem-probation sent me here. I remember the group was amused-they did not know me. I was in control of my use. It was easy for me to stop-I had done it many times.<br>The group members weren't buying that because they had been there too.</I></p><p><I>The Fight Within: A Story of Women in Recovery</I> relays the human side of addiction and its consequences. Using narrative as a counseling tool female clients collaborate with a group facilitator to process their own stories which appear as a collection of writings. These writings help to tell the journey of Jayne as she travels through the treatment experience and projects events in the life of an addict.</p><p>The end result is a book that tells the story of Jayne 'who is all of you and who is none of you. <I>The Fight Within</I> views the heartbreak tragedy and pain suffered by the addict/alcoholic Jayne in an accepting and hopeful manner. Its humanity and compassion will help you on your journey to recovery.</p>