Enabler No More
Being an enabler meant that most my life I’ve believed that the best way to be productive is to work at something every waking hour...
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2020 Got Canceled. How To Pivot And Regroup?
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Seniors Mental Health Crisis Explained
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Distractions Can Help You Heal
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How To Keep Positive Around Toxic People
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How To Stop Overthinking Everything
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Surviving A Toxic Past
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Why Is It Difficult Leaving Abusive Relationships?
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Leaving A Gaslighting Partner
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A Blessing of Coronavirus Isolation
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5 Projects To Brighten Your Home During Isolation
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5 Ways To Feel Better When Social Distancing
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It’s Okay To Take A Break
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Keeping Our Word
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Everyday Sacredness – Learning To Embrace The Present
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How To Stop Conflict In A Quarantine
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Feelings Inform Actions
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Coloring Books For Bored, Scared, At Risk For...
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The Coloring Book To Ease Your Children’s Fear
Relationships
Relationships Relationships are often affected by addiction, but the lessons of recovery can help make all relationships more healthy. Here’s your go to section for relationship articles.
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Codependency Beyond Enabling
We hear and read so much about codependency and enabling that it can become confusing for there are many definitions and beliefs regarding this condition....
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Why Detachment Empowers
In recovery we talk about letting go and detaching, but we don’t often add that detachment empowers. How can it empower when it seems the...
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Constantly Hurt Feelings Is A Form Of Manipulation
How many forms of relationship manipulation are there. We count hurt feelings way up there. Here’s why. One of the most painful forms of relationship...
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9 Traits of Narcissism
What are the traits of narcissism? We hear the term a lot, and awareness of narcissism is growing. But what traits constitutes a true narcissist?...
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When A Loved One Leaves YOU
Why do active and recovering substances users often run away from loved ones trying to “Save” them? The truth is, no one feels good when...
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How Codependency Is Contagious
Two weeks ago, my very codependent mother came over for an afternoon visit. She’s negative, bossy, and controlling. She constantly worries about everyone else’s business,...
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Relationship Repair: Don’t Be The “Fixer”
There is a tendency to live in patterns, or to re-live patterns…depending on what works for any given person. Being a fixer is one such...
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5 Ways To Live With A Narcissist
Realizing your partner is a narcissist can be scary, and living peacefully can be difficult, yet it isn’t impossible. Here are some tactics that can...
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Coping With A Loved One’s Depression
A loved one’s depression can be…well depressing for those around him/her. You can feel guilty. You can feel to blame. You can be angry and...
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7 Sneaky Ways Abusive Behavior Controls You
Abusive behavior is a complex dance that controls your every move. Are you lavished with love one minute and raged at the next? Do you...
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Enabling Adult Children Who Only Want Money
Not Enabling adult children with money may be the ultimate test of parenting skills, especially in families with substance use issues. First, it’s important to...
