The Freedom To Say No

Reminder of the power to say no

What happened to the freedom to say no? No one these days answers the question, “How do you live your life?” with the answer “I’m afraid to say no.” But so many of us live in this space of answering yes to every demand and request with alarming tenacity. No Freedom To Say No How […]

Are Blamers Always Toxic People

Who are the blamers

Blamers can be toxic people who look for faults in others to take control Not all blamers are toxic people, though. Some people are perfectionists who are uncomfortable with anything that doesn’t seem exactly right to them. Discomfort can come when cultural expectations for the way things should be are not met. Perfectionists may be […]

Am I The Toxic Friend?

Am I The Toxic Friend? 1

We told you how to spot a toxic friend – but have you ever wondered if you’re the toxic friend?

5 Ways To Say No To Victimhood

Woman saying no

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”

Don't Be A 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 […]