Distractions can help you heal when you need tools for recovery

Distractions can help you heal – it may seem impossible at first. You’re so down in the dumps and feeling lonely. You may be angry at […]

Why people in recovery are prepared for times of uncertainty will surprise you. First, recovery people are help oriented. Surprise surprise, but the most self-involved and least reliable people when they were […]

Now is the time to take a step back and get perspective on your mental health

Mental health and the Corona Virus put us in uncharted territory. Our daily life is disrupted, and we don’t know for how long. For […]

For the moment, we can all still get to 12-step meetings if we feel healthy and brave enough to go. But, the situation is escalating with the spreading of the virus Covid-19, and we have to prepare. If it b […]

To go or not to go to 12-step meetings with the Corona Virus?

Every day the news is changing on how we should be handling the spread of Covid-19, so I shall amend this article based on the information provided […]

Everyone in recovery needs a little sober inspiration!

Sometimes recovery itself can make you feel inspired and full of life. Other times, it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel and getting a […]

Knowing ways to stop conflict in quarantine will help in these tense times, and in all times. But now more than ever our nerves are really on edge. For most Americans, life took a weird turn this past week. For […]

In today’s world, with social media, you can make your life look however you want it to look. I recently read a story about an Instagram influencer who got caught trying to look like she took a trip to Bali. […]

If you are a person in recovery, it is crucial to have plans for relapse prevention. Why, you ask? Well, have you ever heard someone call alcoholism and addiction the diseases of isolation? It refers to the […]

When you are going through tough times, it can seem like it will never end. Whether it’s depression, addiction, recovery, mental health issues, or any other issue, when we feel beat down and like there’s a […]

“Will I ever be happy again?” If you’ve gone through trauma, this is a question you’ve probably asked yourself. I’ve asked myself this question many times over the years, and the answer is yes. But, it can be […]

Building positive relationships starts with recognizing relationship red flags. Are you in tune with what’s really going on in your relationships? Warning signs can escape you when you want a love connection […]

Building positive relationships is one of the main goals of a recovery life. Sometimes we come into recovery with dysfunctional relationships, whether with family, friends or romantic partners. But, in […]

When They’re Not Meant To Be, End Them

Bad relationships aren’t meant to be, so they’re not worth trying to mend. That’s a hard reality to accept. What are the warning signs of bad relationships and how can […]

Beat Bullying With Boundaries

When you don’t like something that someone else is doing, particularly a friend, partner, or relative, you make it clear. If they continue doing it to hurt or bother you, do your […]

After surviving trauma, you may feel that just getting out of bed is an achievement. In many ways, it’s easy to lose your ability to seek joy or even feel joy about anything after a traumatic experience with […]

I have the winter blues, and I’m not alone. I bet you’re having some difficulty facing dead of winter for three more months. The most wonderful time of the year is over. For many people, the parties, […]

Why living in reality doesn’t include Instagram

Recently, I was doing something I usually try to avoid. I went down the rabbit-hole of Instagram. I typically limit my social media time because it is […]

It may be time to pivot and regroup and it’s not as hard as you think

So, all your plans for 2020 got canceled, disrupted, destroyed, or at best paused. You’re not alone. The entire world got punched in the g […]