5 Ways To Say No To Victimhood

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Saying no to victimhood is an everyday challenge for those in recovery. Life in recovery is about moving forward no matter how bad you feel. Addiction wants us to accept being and staying empty. That is what addiction whispers to us every day. Let go of all effort. Just stay in bed with that fog. […]

A Surprising Emotion People With Childhood Emotional Neglect Often Feel

A Surprising Emotion People With Childhood Emotional Neglect Often Feel 3

I have noticed that the feeling of responsibility runs rampant in CEN adults. Some CEN folks feel so concerned that their friends are having fun at an outing that they are unaware of whether they themselves are having fun. Many CEN people become the “go-to” person at work because they are quick to take on […]

Recovering Drug Addict Says Tough Love Doesn’t Work

tough love doesn't work

“When was the last time you used?” I stared at the intake counselor for a minute, taking in the room, taking in the fact that I was about to enter rehab, again. “Friday night. Wait, no, I guess the middle of the night or early morning Saturday,” I answered. “In the past week, what drugs […]

Billie Eilish is first woman to win all four major Grammys in one night

Billie Eilish is first woman to win all four major Grammys in one night 4

Billie Eilish couldn’t stop taking home Grammys, adding Best New Artist, Album of the Year and Record of the Year to her list of awards.  The 18-year-old was recognized for some of her chart-topping songs from her debut album, WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?. She won five out of six awards […]