Breaking the Chains
This is not just about recovery. This is for everyone. Lately I’ve been seeing this trend of diminishing others experience to either maintain or legitimize...
New Beginnings
Over the last few days I’ve had a lot going on. At times it’s felt very overwhelming and like I’m barely keeping my head above...
Acceptance
Lately I’ve had a lot playing on my mind about how far I’ve come in my recovery and some of the things that have made...
Shave your legs…
Recently I had the privilege of being invited to assist in training the staff of paws4people Foundation on developing a Wellness Recovery Action Plan and some aspects...
Looking Back
Sometimes we stop what we’re doing and we look back to where we were. As we contemplate where we are in our lives and the...
Coping Skills: The Basics
Once we’ve made that choice to keep going and to begin our journey of recovery we open ourselves up to hope yet there are many...
Ghosts of Our Past
Some days are more difficult than others. These are the days when we remember the past. The past we remember varies dramatically. Sometimes it’s a...
Where it Starts…
This is always a tough one to discuss because it’s said in a condescending way so often. When you’re lost within your own abyss and...
You Are Not Alone
In less than 24 hours something has happened. I have had people reach out to me after reading that introductory post. They’re all essentially telling...
Standing at a Cross Road
At one point or another we all hit a cross road in life where we have to make a decision. This is true for anyone,...