The spiritual malady that we so often speak of in recovery circles is an energetic illness. If you’ve got a body it is constantly moving energy and that Energy is what keeps you connected to Spirit. Don’t get caught up in those words or the capital letters just yet.
Continue Reading I do believe that the times are in fact changing. We are making progress and I believe that the stigma can be broken. These two women are an inspiration and such a blessing to me personally and to the recovery community at large. I encourage you to look for their stories here on this website and to further investigate the beautiful publications and programs that have resulted from their wisdom and experience.
Continue Reading Like everything else in recovery it’s about learning to take care of ourselves. We’re learning to listen to the part of us way down deep inside that has been silenced by habit. We start thinking different thoughts. We start paying attention, recognizing the truth, and nourishing every part of who we are and eventually finding balance.
Continue Reading There is no shame in reaching out for help and there is no shame in sharing our experiences. Since our family has come out into the open countless strangers (and some people that we have known very well for years) poured out of the woodwork looking for support. Don’t let shame or guilt or fear keep you from seeking the help you need or from sharing the hope that you have found. Recovery takes a lot of courage.
Continue Reading I spend most of my time thinking about, talking about, writing and teaching about healing. Sometimes I’m just working on this in my own head, or sitting behind a keyboard, but most of the time I’m with people and we’re working on it for real. We’re working on ways to increase health, not just physical health but mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
Continue Reading Anyone can be broken, pain doesn’t pick favorites, but the good news is that neither does healing. It can happen. My children are alive. I’ve got no promises for tomorrow but right now they are healthy and on the road to becoming who they were always meant to be. They aren’t perfect. Lord knows I’m not perfect. Life isn’t perfect. But it’s a whole lot better.
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