Emotional abuse is an unwelcome member of every family experiencing substance abuse disorder in a loved one. Did you know there are 27 million adult children of parents with Alcohol or Substance Use Disorders in […]

Maintaining individuality in a loving relationship requires quite a bit of self awareness and sensitivity all around. If you’re codependent or an adult child of an alcoholic (ACoA), you’re likely to be subsumed by […]

It is possible to recover from an Eating Disorder!
It’s true, recovering from an eating disorder is absolutely possible, it just takes a little time and work. It helps immensely if you have a roadmap for what’s […]

Who decides what’s right and what’s wrong when people disagree or have a problem to solve? How should we behave? Here are four steps for resolving conflicts.

1. Define What Unites
Conflicts are not black and […]

When you need help with a bully, don’t keep silent. From bulldozer bosses to pushy family members to spouses, friends and love relationships, bullying continues long beyond the playground. Here’s how it works to […]

Your holiday hacks for sobriety this season are all about planning ahead. Yes, holidays in general are a time for joy and celebration with your loved ones. In theory… However, if you are in recovery, holiday […]

A food disorder or an eating disorder are when food, not nutrition is an issue. Here’s an example. When your roommate tells you something like this, “I’ll do anything not to gain weight,” what do you think she m […]