Being sober means that your recovery has to take priority, or your addiction could creep back up when you least expect it. When you go out of town, there could be a fear that breaking out of your routine might shake up what you are doing to stay sober, especially with your daily meetings. TheRead More
Those suffering from a traumatic event in the past are at constant war to reframe their reality around them. Traumas can shape the way they think and perceive certain, otherwise innocuous words and actions, turning them into something dangerous or saddening. While overcoming the trauma, regardless of the coping mechanisms used, it can be challengingRead More
Overcoming trauma is a lifelong journey that involves a constant battle within oneself as they try to process the tragedy of their lives. While the trauma itself is always unique to the individual, it often creates feelings of isolation and guilt. These feelings are part of the first stage in a series of identities thatRead More
We all know the benefits of exercise on our physical health, but our mental health can be greatly impacted as well. You don’t have to run a marathon to achieve these benefits, either. A little bit of exercise can go a long way when it comes to our health and recovery. Continue reading to learnRead More
If you are struggling with a mental illness or substance use disorder, you may feel like you have lost control. How can you get better if you don’t even fully understand what’s wrong? It’s important to note that you don’t have to have it all figured out to receive help for your mental illness orRead More
Cinema is a powerful ally for people to find expression or to experience any number of emotions. Movies and television shows are curated to create a particular feeling or set of feelings. They elicit a desired emotion in a person as the story unfolds, through the use of different camera angles, color, music, and timing.Read More
Time and again, your loved one continues to forsake your relationship because they are addicted to drugs and alcohol. You want nothing more than for them to become sober. You want them to have a fulfilling life, and their inability to stay sober leaves you baffled, extremely sad, and possibly angry. You are unsure whyRead More
Coping with trauma is a complex process that continually weighs on a person through every minute of every day, reframing what the world around us looks like. The constant barrage of emotions such as depression and guilt all constantly work to create a feeling of isolation. We are left feeling lonely in both the physicalRead More
The potential happiness that someone hopes for when they get sober can be cut short with the onset of sadness and depression. Getting blind-sided by sadness in early recovery is a common experience. Unfortunately, this is the complete opposite of what we expected to find in sobriety. While sobriety can make a person happy, joyous,Read More
The majority of us have experienced trauma in our lives, which has made our ability to cope with daily life very challenging at times. Understanding what is actually going on in our brains when we are struggling to cope can help us to be more compassionate with ourselves. In turn, we can seek the appropriateRead More