How Can I Plan for the Future?
When you’re in the middle of a depressive episode or a relapse, it can be difficult to see beyond the present moment. People around you may be talking about their future plans, but you might…
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Should I Blame Myself for My Addiction?
Many people like to play the blame game when it comes to addiction. Well, some people may say, “If the person never started using substances in the first place, they never would have developed a…
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How Can I Resolve a Disagreement?
No one is perfect. We have all made mistakes and done things we aren’t proud of. Most of the time, these mistakes are harmless. However, there are times when we have done something wrong that…
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Staying Hopeful in Your Recovery
Recovery can be a long and winding road. You will have times where you go up into the mountains and feel great. You will also have times where you go down into the valleys and…
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How Can I Communicate Better in Recovery?
Communication is something that is vital. Unfortunately, not everyone has good communication skills. This is especially the case when talking to someone about recovery from substance use. If you are struggling with communication and are…
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How Can I Channel My Inner Strength?
There are going to be times in your recovery that you want to go back to using substances. It isn’t always going to be an easy road. You may be in a situation where you…
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How Can I Appreciate the Difficult Moments in My Recovery?
Your path to recovery isn’t always going to be clear. There are not always going to be bright and sunny skies leading you the way. There are going to be times when the dark clouds…
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Nurturing Creativity
Creativity is a great thing to nurture in your recovery. Whether it be through art, movement, or creation, all of these things have a therapeutic impact on your recovery. You may not think of yourself…
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How Can I Get in Touch With My Senses?
Part of being in the present moment is allowing yourself to get in touch with your senses. Very often, we go through life on auto-pilot with blinders on. We do what we have to do,…
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The Power of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is an integral part of our lives. Throughout just one day, there are countless times we must forgive others, and even ourselves. Someone may cut you off on the road. If you don’t forgive…
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