Renew yourself every day, they say. It is hard to feel renewed in your mind, body, and spirit when you are in recovery. Everything is shifting, moving, and growing. Healthy boundaries are one of the hardest things to learn in …
When people talk about being ‘triggered,’ this is usually something psychological and physiological going on in their brains. From a mental health perspective, being ‘triggered’ narrowly refers to the experience of people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experiencing symptoms of …
That time of year has come around for many students going back to school. There are the exceptions of little ones not yet ready for school or older students who have graduated onto jobs and careers. That is one transition …
A sober living home is a space where people can go to heal from addiction in recovery by gaining additional tools for daily living in a supported environment. There is accountability, group work, individual work, and space to get outside …
Quitting drinking has unexpected, positive benefits. Improved health and the ability to take better care of yourself are just a few. There are myriad benefits if you are looking for them. Learn more about it and how to tap into …
Winter is tough for many people, for many reasons. Those in recovery from addiction can feel like it is a difficult season to navigate. ‘Winter blues’ is used to describe a mild form of the seasonal affective disorder that occurs …
It is common for people to have lack of motivation, energy, and joy when darker weather comes and it becomes colder. It can begin to impact daily functioning, influencing their ability to maintain relationships, seek social support, or function in …
When it comes to being active and busy, our culture does a great job of that. From sun up to sundown, people are busy running, going places, working, and spending their days going every which direction. Some people actually cut …
Money is always important to people, no matter who they are. People need money for all kinds of things; to buy goods and services, to pay bills, to maintain housing and quality of life. Finding a way to budget and …
It is hard to meet people in sobriety. It is difficult to put yourself out there and start new relationships with people, even if they are in the same boat as you with recovery. If you are frustrated and struggling …
