As we start the New Year, I thought it would be a good time to address some of the things that active addiction steals from your life. Addiction is a thief of many things, and it is a horrible, ugly place to be. I know, because I have been there. It’s a place filled with darkness, hopelessness, and...Read More

Why do thoughts and acts of self care fill many of us with guilt and shame? Why may we struggle with self care and how can we improve things for our self? The term and concept of self care is common and popular. Yet, caring for ourselves also means putting ourselves first. That can be...Read More

I went through a pretty tough time recently. When I say tough, I mean I would wake up and my first thought was, Can this day just be over already? Maybe that sounds like a relatable feeling that you experience on Monday morning after a long weekend, but that’s not what I’m talking about here. I...Read More

In today’s fast-paced world, it can be more difficult than ever to remain connected with our spiritual sides. In fact, the struggle is so real that multimillionaire entrepreneurs often end up going to spiritual retreats, where they can turn off their devices and get back in touch with nature and their spiritual selves. The problem...Read More

My first memory is not a happy one. And that single moment set the tone and trajectory of my entire life. Everything from my personality type to my ‘winning strategy’ to the types of relationships I’ve chosen, as well as how I’m able and unable to show up inside of them. One. Single. Moment. I’ve...Read More

My addiction was quiet. Most of my family didn’t know, and still don’t, about my issues with drugs. Many very close friends of mine don’t know the full story. I didn’t go to treatment, and I didn’t overdose — I struggled internally. In reality, not every addict’s story is a big saga; some are short stories. With...Read More

One of the most difficult tasks in recovery from drugs and alcohol was learning how to accept my past I often look back at who I was before, during and after our addiction. Throughout my active drinking and using I said and did things to family, friends and loved ones that I would have never done otherwise. Recovery...Read More

As the loved one or friend of a user, it can be challenging to support them without falling into enabling them. An enabler, in a general sense, can be a friend, loved one, child, sibling, romantic partner, or anyone who has a relationship with an addict. When the addicted individual lacks control over their problem,...Read More