Sobriety in grief poses some extra challenges for people in recovery from substance or alcohol use. Here are 3 R’s to stay sober when you’re heart is broken

Sobriety in grief may be the hardest thing to […]

Start a bullet journal for Covid self care stress relief

What’s a recovery bullet journal, and why do you need one right now? First of all, what’s a bullet journal? Remember daily planners? They allowed you […]

Who needs some mental health reminders right now? You’re not powerless over your misery. Here are some tips to keep you sane.
Mental health reminders are what we need right now. It’s all too easy to get stuck in […]

Motivational quotes are a great tool for recovery, relationships, and wellness

Motivational quotes for recovery are special because they focus on accepting where we are and pointing to where we want to go. In […]

Rekindle your spark when it looks like all the lights are out in your life

You can rekindle your spark in dark times like these. How? People connections. All around you there are good people helping each […]

Sober curious benefits go far beyond wondering what you’d feel like not hung over on a workday morning, or not so very reactive when you’re drinking and arguing about politics, relationships, sports, or anything […]

Lindsey finds recovery wisdom when she interviews the Director Of Program Services at Harvest House

Lindsey asks Jim Rouches what’s happening at Harvest House during the Corona Virus, and what Harvest House […]

Is there proven path to addiction recovery that everyone should follow? Is addiction treatment the same for alcohol, meth addiction, opioid addiction, gambling addiction, tobacco and vaping addiction as well as […]

What are the signs of a toxic family

A toxic family is more than just neglectful. I grew up in a family of benign neglect. That means no one took the time to mentor me or support my interests, or help me with […]

Moms who inspire us are not perfect in every but they all offer special gifts that we can appreciate

Moms who inspire us may not have the talent for every aspect of mothering. My mom, for example, forgot […]

Chaos to creativity was not what we expected with the health crisis

Chaos to creativity is actually shifting balance of who we are and what we want now. We were in overdrive before the virus hit. Every […]

The interactive coloring book for kids to ease their fear and stress

My Family is Hurting What Can I Do coloring book is the perfect book for now when kids are stuck at home and worried about the future. Many […]

What calming aromas for Covid 19 isolation are soothing you?

Calming aromas remind you of one indisputable truth. The only constant is change. Things will improve, they always do. It is a law of nature. […]

Why do you need to watch this laughter yoga for Covid 19? It will lift your spirits and fill your lungs with oxygen and boost your immune system. Really. I just tried it and feel full of optimism. Try it.

Healing from codependency has a brand new opportunity with Covid 19, social distancing, and the directive to stay home. This is a surprising and promising outcome of a terrible disease and national shutdown. Why […]

Covid-19 is one of many scourges and diseases humans have faced. Each disease teaches us new lessons. What are we learning now?

Covid-19 isn’t the end of the world, but it is the end of life as we knew it. […]

Emotional healing takes time just like physical healing. I remember when I broke my foot. The doctor told me it would take eight weeks before I could use it. Guess what? I didn’t believe him. I thought my […]

Do you think of your time is valuable? In fact, your time is your most valuable asset. That’s why so many people want it. Setting boundaries may be difficult when relationships are already long established. […]

How to feel gratitude when you’re suffering or grieving is a challenge millions of people face every day. How can you feel grateful when things are so bad? In families where there is substance or alcohol use […]

Healthy boundaries help you know who you are and what you want. Is that a surprising idea? Why do we need boundaries, anyway? Those who feel secure and have healthy self esteem know what they want and can […]