Motivational Quotes: Stop And Think
One of the hallmarks of recovery is when you can stop and think things through before reacting. Sometimes you can write a letter to the person who has made you angry, but not send it. Reacting with anger rarely helps make things better. If you start writing your thoughts and feelings in a journal, you […]
Boundary Quotes: Boundaries Keep You Healthy
Why do boundaries make healthy relationships Boundaries may sound like walls, but there is a big difference between a wall and a boundary. We’ve heard a lot about walls recently. The purpose of walls is to keep yourself or your group separate from others, which includes everyone else. The problem with walls, however, is the […]
Enabling Quotes: Helper Or Enabler
How do you know the difference between helping and enabling? We all struggle with this, both as parents of small children and later in many families where loved ones are struggling with mental illness and substance or alcohol use disorder (SUD and AUD). What should you do to help, and how much help is too […]
Relationship Quotes: Trust Is Fragile
Trust is a tricky thing – it’s something that is earned, but can disappear in a second. Value that trust and make sure you’re not too quick to hand it out.
Motivational Quotes: Don’t Believe You Can’t
Recovery Quotes: Take A Small Step
A small step can be a pretty big thing – make sure you make good choices and surround yourself with positive people.