Making Peace with the Past
At the end of last year I visited my son Christopher in Lake Tahoe. He turned 25 in …
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When Addiction Makes Its Way Front and Center and Everywhere In-Between…
Accept without judgment, create a substance free environment, actively listen, suggest joining a support group if they are not in one already and set up a relapse prevention plan. Be patient, recovery is a long process. Your love and support are invaluable. Empower your loved ones to take control of their own life.
Continue Reading The Importance of Routine in Early Recovery
If you are not sure what you like to spend your time doing, I encourage you to try new things, even if it is just once, to find out what you do like. You might be surprised and find out you are really good at something you never thought possible.
Continue Reading Living in Grace
Grace offers hope, which gave me the ability to persevere when faced with obstacles and setbacks. When you are living in this state, your mind is liberated from mental slavery, you enjoy happiness, and you have a relaxed mind and boundless energy. It is the antidote to spiritual dis-ease, to anxiety, paranoia and depression.
Continue Reading Taking Recovery on the Road
Travel empowers the mind, body, and soul. When we change how we see things, we change what is possible. Recovery means having freedom to do the things you always wanted to do.
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