The Johnny Depp, Amber Heard trial proves what I’ve always believed – we’re all good and bad

May is Mental Health Awareness month. So, take a moment to consider how well you are and which self you are feeding. […]

Is there anyone who hasn’t seen the news about Johnny Depp and Amber Heard?

If so, here it is. The two were married briefly and are now embroiled in a very nasty lawsuit basically over who’s a bigger jerk. […]

People magazine’s cover story about Taylor Hawkins is called ‘A Rock Star’s Shocking Death’

Don’t get this twisted, I’m sad about Taylor Hawkins. It’s a terrible shame and I’m devastated for his family, as I […]

You may not think self-acceptance is a critical part of recovery but it is!

Learning how to find and build self-acceptance is mandatory for a successful recovery. So, if you think learning how to find […]

I don’t care who raised you – there are things they forgot to tell you about growing up

Hell, maybe the people who raised you knew nothing about growing up, and your life skills are slim at best. Or, maybe […]

I always forget to focus on progress

I tell people to focus on progress like it’s my jam, yet just recently found myself bereft because I forgot to do that same thing for myself. Here’s how it happened. […]

The epidemic of despair overdoses topped 100,000 this year. What can you do to save yourself

Despair overdoses is what I’m calling an unacceptable death rate that has more than doubled over the last few years. […]

The recent overdose of actor Michael K. Williams has adoring fans shaken to the core

I found out about the actor’s death on a call with a sober friend who was bereft. He was a huge fan and said he hadn’t been […]

I am a hopeful addict looking at the sea

I think about the hopelessness of addicts and people in new recovery a lot because I live by the sea. Seeing it every day is an endless reminder of natural beauty, […]

What, a recovery lifestyle doesn’t sound like it would be good at warfare?

I beg to differ. A happy recovery lifestyle is the best defense you have against an addicted lifestyle.

First, before you judge, do […]

Sobriety is magical BUT it takes time feel that way

When I first got sober, it was the biggest punishment in the world. I didn’t want sobriety. Sobriety was necessary for survival. That’s the truth when you’re […]

Do you know the expression: Fake it ’til you make it?

“Fake it till you make it” (or “Fake it until you make it”) is an English aphorism which suggests that by imitating confidence, competence, and an […]

But first, what are affirmations?

The simplest explanation? Affirmations are positive statements intended to challenge negative beliefs. The concept is that if you repeat positive, self-affirming statements, […]

Have you ever heard of Brief Therapy? It could be the answer you’re looking for

Recently, there’s been an uptick in people who want to go into therapy but don’t have years, or even months to put into it. It […]

Is a perfectionist making your life miserable?

This is a common phenomenon and you are not alone in this dilemna.

How do I know?

I live with a perfectionist, which is surprising because I’m not a […]

It’s possible to live with a drinker when you’re sober but you must prepare

I do not drink alcohol ever. In fact, I have not had an alcoholic drink in over 13 years. Alcohol was not my drug of choice, but […]