Many people abhor the term “lazy.” Of course, this is because they are associating it with being “selfish.” However, in recovery, it is important to take back ownership of the word “lazy” and use it to mean self-care. In recovery, allowing yourself to be lazy is critical. This is because taking yourself too seriously can…
Have you ever found yourself drinking to numb feelings out, believing it’s the only way to cope? For Kari, alcohol wasn’t just a social habit—it was a shield against pain, loss, and heartbreak. From childhood memories of family gatherings filled with laughter and liquor to a devastating marriage and personal struggles, her story shows how…
Many people forget the importance of this statement: “Treat yourself like someone you love.” The reality is that we are often the hardest on the one person who we are closest to – ourselves. Yes, we often say things to ourselves that we wouldn’t say to our worst enemy in a million years. This is…
From trauma to substance abuse, millions of people struggle with mental illness and addiction every day. It is also very common for people to struggle with both trauma and substance abuse at the same time. This is because trauma often underlies people’s addictive behaviors. The good news is that if you are struggling with trauma…
Is it ever too late to transform your relationship with alcohol and reclaim your life? Catherine’s powerful story proves that the decision to quit drinking in your 60s can be life-changing, no matter how long alcohol has been part of your story. At 66, after decades of drinking that began in her teenage years and…
When people hear the term “drug-related harm,” they often overcomplicate what it means. Drug-related harm simply refers to all of the damage and destruction that drugs (including alcohol) can cause to both the individual who is using and the loved ones around them. This includes physical, emotional, and mental harm. The good news is that…
The use of drugs and alcohol affects a person’s brain chemistry, feelings, and behavior. Over time, this can lead to an increased use of these substances, despite the physical and mental harm and other life problems doing so often causes. This is known as a substance use disorder (SUD). Left unchecked, mild SUDs may continue…
This weeks meditation was created for us by Kerem Brule’, founder of Beautiful Sounds Co. Join Kerem for this short nine minute guided meditation that gently brings you into a space of receiving your own wisdom on how to create your most positive future possible (best listened to with headphones). “Envisioning Positivity” continues our weekly series…
It’s difficult to overstate just how much damage drug or alcohol addiction can cause in a person’s life. If you’ve tried to stop using drugs or stop using alcohol in the past and haven’t been able to do so, this is not a sign of weakness or a lack of willpower, but of addiction. The…
This weeks meditation was created for us by Kerem Brule’, founder of Beautiful Sounds Co. Take a few minutes to generate your own source of wellness through gentle touch, caring attention and self love wherever you are (best listened to with headphones). “Caring Touch” continues our weekly series of jazz & spoken word inspired guided…
