had been a lifeline for John and his wife *Jane* as they navigated his recovery. The coursework taught them to process difficult emotions through healthy coping mechanisms rather than self-destructive behaviors. As the news continued, John felt his breath quickening and knew he needed to apply those lessons.

'This situation with Russia's assets is bringing up a lot for me,' John admitted to Jane later that evening. 'It feels like such a violation, even if it's not happening to me directly. I can't stop thinking about how helpless I felt when I lost everything to my addiction.'

Jane nodded sympathetically. 'I know how much you've worked to get to this point. We made it through the hardest times by taking things one day at a time and focusing on what we could control. Maybe we should re-visit some of the program's materials on letting go of what's outside our power.'

'Progress, not perfection,' John quoted one of the program's core principles. 'You're right. I can't change what's happening on the world stage, but I can choose how I react to it. Getting drawn back into resentment and anger won't help anyone, especially not me.'

Experts disagreed on the potential fallout of seizing Russian funds. Some analysts warned it could destabilize the global financial system by eroding trust in Western institutions. Others argued that extraordinary actions were necessary costs in the fight for democracy and freedom. The ethics were hotly debated, with some deeming it legal retaliation and others decrying it as outright theft.

Ultimately, John and Jane's commitment to their recovery journey outweighed the swirling controversies. They had faced seemingly insurmountable challenges before and emerged stronger by staying focused on their core values and accessing the right support. Though the news had felt like a personal trigger, working through it together had reinforced the resilience they'd built.

As John reflected on their progress, he felt immensely grateful to have found a way forward when all once seemed lost. It hadn't been easy, but reaching out for help through an online program had provided the guidance they desperately needed at their lowest point. The world's problems would continue unfolding, but John and Jane now had the tools to face them with wisdom and courage, no longer controlled by addiction's powerful grip.

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* Names and situations are fictional and not intended to resemble anyone in particular. They are illustrative of how the services can apply to the lives of every day people living ordinary lives.