I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “Fake it until you make it,” but do you know how to do it?

When I first came into recovery and was told to, “Fake it until you make it,” I thought that meant to dress the […]

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 […]

Do you or someone you know live with a perfectionist?

OK, fine. I live with a perfectionist. This is also not the first time this has happened to me. Despite their “kookiness,” my parents were pretty highly […]

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 […]

It’s surprisingly hard to break up with your therapist, isn’t it?

Wondering how to break up with your therapist? I have been in and out of psychotherapy since I was 12. That’s over 30 years. In that time, […]

Congratulations! You’ve decided to make happiness and mental health a priority!

This is a wonderful place to be in when you decide to seek help for whatever may be bothering you. And, I wish we lived in a […]

Did you know that half of the population will need help with a mental illness at some time in their life? It’s not something to be ashamed of. Really. I don’t know anybody who hasn’t been depressed, anxious, in […]

These are our favorite gifts for women!

We love to celebrate women! Maybe because most of us are women, have been mentored and sponsored by other fabulous women, and deeply appreciate the bonds of female […]

We love recovery enamel pins!

Recovery enamel pins make a stylish statement that shows your pride. As a gift they or let someone know you care with little flair. My sober sister, Marisa Ravel owner of […]

Did you know that recovery gifts help focus a recovery life?

Let me explain. Recently, we’ve been adding recovery products to the ROR website. This is because we know from our own lives that having recovery […]

Self care for trauma has a new tool for PTSD relief that you can get at home

Self care for trauma? Is it possible? Do you have your suspicion about holistic methods used by the stars? So did we until we tried […]

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 […]

Have you ever had to be nice when you didn’t feel like it?

Who hasn’t? A bad day, getting yelled at, making a mistake, all of these things can put me into the worst mood possible. When I’m in that kind of mood […]

What is resentment and why do we have to let it go?

“Resentments will lead you to drink,” I’ve heard said in the rooms of recovery over the years. Really? What is resentment and is it really that powerful? I […]

We’ve all been there but do you know the signs of a bad relationship?

It’s easy to fall for the wrong person. Especially if they’re charming, or have “swept you off your feet.” Truth be told, many people who […]