I am now at year three of recovery. I still have feelings and emotions that are overwhelming at times. Sometimes, I have to remember to breathe and acknowledge my emotions and pray. Other times I talk to others, go to meetings, face my feelings and do not dwell on them and let them encompass my every moment. There is one great thing about emotions in recovery. When you are sober, you can absolutely feel them.
Continue Reading Unfortunately, it was the last Christmas my dad had before he passed away. I missed that and I will never get it back. I will always remember his Christmas traditions like making breakfast, joking around and his ability to set the auto-timer on the camera as we all huddled around the tree for the traditional family portrait.
Continue Reading November is the month that we give thanks for all the blessings that we have in our lives. …
Continue Reading October is National Arts and Humanities Month. Music and art play an integral part in the recovery process. …
Continue Reading I would recommend that everyone take just a little time out of your life to volunteer. It is a truly selfless act that provides priceless dividends for the soul. Since I have become sober, I am getting off the couch and not just watching selfless acts on television but I am actively participating and giving back to others. Gone are the days where I am thinking that I need to do that. Today I am actually doing it. Since I have given just a little piece of myself to others, the rewards I have received are insurmountable!
Continue Reading I have always been a person that has sat on the sidelines and marveled at athletes and their …
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