Self-Awareness Month in September is a perfect time for you to focus on well-being by recognizing your own feelings and behaviors. Self-awareness means identifying and understanding your own emotions, behaviors, and personal characteristics. It helps you see yourself...
Early recovery is a time of immense change. You’re managing cravings and rediscovering yourself without substances. Social interactions, once a central part of your life, can now feel like a minefield. You might long for the connection and support of friends...
Scrolling through social media, you might see seemingly flawless individuals celebrating milestones in their recovery. They radiate positivity, share perfectly curated accounts of their journeys, and unintentionally create pressure to achieve a similar level of...
Moods can plummet or intensify the hotter the temperature rises. While there are always warnings about taking care of children, pets, and the elderly in summer heat, people in recovery from addiction or mental health conditions can suffer just as intensely, be at risk...
The decision to get help for addiction or mental health struggles can be challenging, but the journey itself doesn’t have to be a solitary one. For families navigating this path with a loved one in recovery, finding support can make a big difference. While...
Experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event can leave deep, lasting scars, leading to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This condition can disrupt every aspect of life, often triggering a physical, mental, or emotional response in stressful or frightening...
