Learning to embrace change throughout your recovery can be difficult. Change can often feel scary and sometimes overwhelming. Recovery is a time of immense change. It is full of discovery and exploring. Your life drastically changed when you stepped foot into treatment to work through your addiction and learn to better understand your mental health.Read More
The pattern of blaming others can be dangerous. When you constantly blame others, it can hinder growth, stifle learning, and impact relationships. If something goes wrong, try to think of it as a learning experience. Being able to acknowledge and learn from your mistakes is a necessary skill to have in life. This skill mayRead More
When we experience relationship conflict, it can impact many different areas of our life. That conflict can also stem from deeper issues, especially if those issues are not acknowledged and worked through. Mental health struggles have a way of impacting every area of a person’s life. If you find yourself struggling, know that you areRead More
Making the choice to go to treatment to face your addiction is a significant decision. It is a choice that affects not only you but also every single person in your family, especially your children. You were brave and strong to decide to get sober and put your health and family first. There is aRead More
Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, or anything else in life, having a support system is essential. We all need support and having people you can be open with and rely on will help you through the difficult days of recovery. Understand Your Loneliness Understanding your emotions can be challenging. MentalRead More
Surrounding yourself with people who support and love you is a fantastic thing. We all need support at times. If you have gone through a hard time, you know how important it is to have people to lean on, talk to, and rely on. However, it has become harder and harder to form strong bondsRead More
Postpartum depression is widespread, yet stigma still surrounds it — so many people suffer in silence for fear of being judged. If you are experiencing postpartum depression, know you are not alone; many people and resources are available to help you and support you through your journey. Seeking professional help is encouraged if you thinkRead More
Addiction is powerful and can consume your life. If you are battling addiction, you may notice that your thoughts, actions, and behaviors tend to center around getting and using your substance of choice. However, your addiction doesn’t only affect you; it affects your family, too. Reaching out for professional help can be a big andRead More
Disagreements are natural. It is unrealistic to think you will never argue with a friend, loved one, or acquaintance. What is important to remember is that the disagreement can occur in a healthy and respectful manner. It can be hard to think about the other person in the argument, especially when you are sad orRead More
If you have a partner in therapy, you may not know exactly how you should support them. As partners, we want to be able to swoop in and solve their problems for them. We wish we could take away all of their pain or distress. However, we cannot do that. Here are a few thingsRead More