Ever heard the phrase, “Expectations are resentments waiting to happen?” It’s true and people say it for a reason. We can’t control what other people do so we have to prepare ourselves for anything. Disappoint is […]

Self care ideas for children include dos and don’ts for conversations, activities and easing fears during isolation

Self care ideas for children in isolation are just as important as self care tips for adults […]

Note from the editor: At Reach Out Recovery, we believe animals, and the occasional God Dog, play an important role in recovery. For many people in recovery, pets are the first ones to show them unconditional […]

The healing power of exercise when you are grieving

What helps when you are grieving? Kelly McDyre who helps families cope with the death of a child, shares her experience of the healing power of […]

Passive aggression is a sneaky way to hide outright war. Every war, bar brawl or playground smackdown ever fought has resulted from our habit of lashing out first and talking it through only later. But if […]

Symptoms of codependency are easy to spot., not so easy to heal. Codependency is characterized by a person belonging to a dysfunctional, one-sided relationship where one person relies on the other for meeting […]

One of my favorite stories about passive aggressive behavior in a marriage goes like this…“Cash, check or charge?” I asked, after folding the items the woman wished to purchase. As she fumbled for her wal […]

Meet Alexandra Ashe. Alexandra is the CEO and founder of Kinkatopia — the only kinkajou-specific 501c3 organization in the world.

What is a Kinkajou? I’m glad you asked. I didn’t know either before I met Alexa […]

From Melinda Smith, M.A., et al @ Help Guide: Grieving is a highly individual experience; there’s no right or wrong way to grieve. How you grieve depends on many factors, including your personality and coping s […]

From Start Standing: Though yoga is an ancient practice, modern science is now backing up what yogis have known for years, that yoga is great for posture and spinal alignment (though there are many other […]

Do you work over 50 hours a week? Do you feel a need to constantly stay busy? Do you have difficulty relaxing and having fun? Are you a perfectionist? Are you unable to delegate work to others? Are you so […]

After almost 20 years with a drinking problem, I know a thing or two about the lies you tell yourself as a ‘functional’ alcoholic.

Sweet sweet liquor, nectar of the gods. Bringer of joy the world over. Whe […]

Holiday expectations can break your heart, and I had to learn to let them go. As the youngest of four children I was automatically labeled “The Baby” and thus began my journey of being left out.  My older sibl […]

Addiction treatment success can be tricky. While going away to rehab is the first step in the recovery journey for millions of people, it is not the only path to recovery. In patient treatment is just one option. […]

From Cameron Gamso: “Do you want to be free from this addiction? Are you sure?” Obviously I was ready. I’d been meeting with my counselor for three months, but she saw what I couldn’t. I was still in denial. I sai […]

Did you know that 40 percent of marijuana users are parents? The use of marijuana is rising with legalization and normalization. There is a lot of misinformation out there and still plenty of controversy over what […]

From The American College Of Pediatrics: Teenagers’ rapidly developing brains put them at high risk of harm from marijuana use. New research reveals the grave risks associated with chronic use of marijuana in a […]

Emotional abuse in relationships is more common than we would like to admit.  If we’re going to be realistic about it, abusive relationships are rampant.  1 in 4 American women experience physical violence by an i […]