Addiction: The Shapeshifting Disease
When we talk about addiction, it’s easy to think about the drug addict and the alcoholic, but the term also encapsulates self-harm, disordered eating, retail… Read More »Addiction: The Shapeshifting Disease
Recovery
Staying Clean and Sober Means Following Through
In the midst of addiction, even on our worst days, we know what we should and shouldn’t do. Whether it’s a full epiphany or a… Read More »Staying Clean and Sober Means Following Through
When is Enough Really Enough?
As a kid, negative reinforcement shapes our world. If we touch a hot stove, we get burned and learn not to do that behavior again.… Read More »When is Enough Really Enough?
Rewriting Your Internal Dialogue
While there are the physical aspects of getting clean, the larger shift comes from your mind. One of the hardest aspects of getting clean is… Read More »Rewriting Your Internal Dialogue
Feeding the Good Wolf
There is a Native American parable that says we all have two wolves battling inside of us. One is good and one is bad. Each… Read More »Feeding the Good Wolf
Everything Hurts and That’s Okay
Getting clean and sober isn’t easy, even if you have all the support in the world. You can go days, even weeks, without feeling good… Read More »Everything Hurts and That’s Okay
What Do We Need to Find Our Purpose?
What does it mean to be self-actualized? While it will look different on everyone, being self-actualized means you’ve done the work to learn who you… Read More »What Do We Need to Find Our Purpose?
Look to Your Future Self for Guidance
Whether you’re currently in treatment or fresh out of a program, the first month of sobriety can be an overwhelming part of the journey. There… Read More »Look to Your Future Self for Guidance
Staying Away from Known Triggers
When it comes to addiction of any kind, there are various triggers that cause a person to seek out a specific behavior, such as using,… Read More »Staying Away from Known Triggers
