Closely She Rises
My story unfolds as I grow into the woman in me,
Each step leads me towards future discovery.
Living in the Moment
Is it difficult to transform from someone who constantly worries into someone who takes things a day at a time? Absolutely. But it’s so incredibly worth it. According to Psychology Today, “Mindful people are happier, more exuberant, more empathetic, and more secure. They have higher self-esteem and are more accepting of their own weaknesses. Anchoring awareness in the here and now reduces the kinds of impulsivity and reactivity that underlie depression, binge eating, and attention problems.
Continue Reading UNITE to Face Addiction
Every time we get together and spend time finding new ways to collaborate and bring people together to help break the stigma is such a beautiful thing. We help make a difference by showing people how important it is to share their stories of recovery as the heroic triumph it is. Being able to write this blog for almost 2 years now has been such a gift. Sharing all that comes with my day-to-day journey.
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How I Found My Voice Through the Arts
October is National Arts and Humanities Month. Music and art play an integral part in the recovery process. …
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Redemption Songs
I don’t write as much about my son. This isn’t because I’m not proud of what he’s done, because to say that I’m not proud of the man he has become would be an incredible injustice. I am proud of him, not because he walks the traditional recovery walk but because he walks his own walk with his head held high.
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Sponsors: Giving Is Receiving, and Why It’s Important to Recovery
One of the guiding principles in a 12-Step program of recovery is working with others. People who have …
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