Am I The Toxic Friend?
We told you how to spot a toxic friend – but have you ever wondered if you’re the toxic friend?
How To Know If You Or Your Loved One Needs Help
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5 Ways To Say No To Victimhood
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. […]
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 pattern. Often, the patterns are hidden from our view, found outside our peripheral vision or in our blind spots. These patterns play themselves out in every area of our lives […]
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 they feel bullied and managed. Caring doesn’t feel like love when it comes in the form of someone telling you what to do. When a loved one leaves you, find […]
What Is Emotional Abuse
The rates of abuse and domestic violence have skyrocketed during the pandemic. Life is stressful and people without coping skills often take it out on other people. Keep yourself safe and learn to heal! But, first, understand what’s going on. Emotional abuse in relationships is more common than we would like to admit. If we’re going […]