Entering recovery is so much more than just abstaining from drugs and alcohol. The people who truly excel in recovery treat it like a way of life. The 12-steps are a way of life, not a school you complete and graduate from. One of the most accurate facts I have to remind myself almost daily is that I am powerless ... Read More
Alumni
At FHE we are very proud and supportive of our Alumni community. They are the proof of our clinical program and when they come to us with a desire to share their story of hope, we love to recognize them. We regularly reach out to alumni and ask them to share their perspective on: what they wish they knew before rehab, their treatment experience, and their thoughts on life in recovery. There is power in relatable experiences, and through their stories we hope you will identifiy with their messages.
How to Establish Boundaries with Temperamental Individuals
How to Detect the Warning Signs of an Impending Relapse
Relapse. It's a word that is discussed a lot in recovery, as expected. It's our worst fear whether we are newly entering recovery or an old-timer of 30 years. The absolute worst thing anyone in recovery could do is pick a drink or drug up again. Sadly, relapse rates are very high across the board. Why is ... Read More
Four Mental Health Tips for New Mothers
I was 20 years old when I had my first baby. I was a kid, preparing to have a kid. All of the wonderful women in my life did their best to throw their best mom hacks my way in preparation for this new role I was taking on. However, I’m not sure anyone prepared me for the toll becoming a new mom would take on my mental ... Read More
5 Signs It’s Time to End a “Trauma Bonded” Relationship
Relationships are hard, and the complexities present differently. Whether it’s family, friends, co-workers or an intimate relationship, we are all nuanced as human beings and the dynamic with nearly every person involved in your life is unique in its own way. The most intense relationships we will experience in our ... Read More
Six Fun Sober Activities to Try This Weekend
For most of us in recovery, we share a common enemy, a little thing called boredom. Boredom has never done me personally any good. It’s something that causes me to get that ‘freight train brain’ which involves about 100 thoughts per minute in my head, none of them too positive. Remember what we are suffering from ... Read More
No More Shame: Teddy G.
Teddy G. remembers the day it happened. “It was September 4, 2014,” he recalled. “I responded to an unresponsive infant, and we tried to work on him all the way to the hospital, but he didn’t survive. My son was the same age, had the same red hair, same diapers. That set my world on fire.” Living with Untreated PTSD ... Read More
The Power of Transparency in Therapy
Transparency - one of the most valuable traits to acquire as a human, yet every molecule in my body rejects the thought of it. I think it’s fair to say that any individual, addict, or non-addict, that has experienced any form of trauma can relate to the detestable feelings associated with vulnerability and ... Read More
3 Reasons Why Defining Someone by their Mental Illness is ‘Cheugy’
“Cheugy” is a term that was created by someone on TikTok who had invented it herself and shared it with her friends before bringing it to the masses on social media. It caught fire quickly and suddenly we had a new word invented. Following trends or saying things that are now stale and out of style is “cheugy.” If ... Read More
