As an advocate for the Heroes in Recovery movement, I have been blessed with a role that has allowed my world to grow from the inside out. Writing blogs allows me to put words to my thoughts and feelings about my recovery as a family member.
Continue Reading As children, many of us collected keepsakes to hold onto the memories that remind us of an important time, event or person in our lives. It could be a toy, a letter from a pen pal, vacation mementos or a picture of family or friends. It was important to have a special place to store our keepsakes, so that when we needed to be reminded of those memories, we could go right to them. I kept mine in one of my Dad’s empty shoeboxes.
Continue Reading When we think about the two words “caretaker” and “caregiver,” most of us probably don’t think twice before using them interchangeably. But are they really the same? I don’t think so. When a person is in need of care, whether it is due to a chronic medical condition, chemical dependency, or being rehabilitated from any illness, the person providing the…
Continue Reading I recently read an article that I have continued to roll over in my mind. It spoke about how we as humans avoid pain and seek pleasure. More specifically, it points to how addicts and alcoholics, instead of feeling their pain, will drink or use drugs to relieve it.
Continue Reading Many people in active addiction, when wanting to go to a treatment program for the first time, are …
Continue Reading When I was a child I never thought much about a good night’s sleep. My mom always had us in bed at set bedtimes depending on our age. During the summer was the only time I got to stay up a half an hour later. As a kid, I just wanted to stay up as late as my brother. Fortunately for me, my mom new what was best.
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